A Message From Our CEO
news
At The Connection, the health and wellness of our communities, clients and staff is our first priority. We wanted to share some information about the proactive precautions we are taking...
Read More
The Connection’s Institute for Innovative Practice Provides Evidence that Peer Mentorship Reduces Risk to Reoffend
news
For over a decade, community-based organizations have called for the expansion of peer-based services in the criminal justice system, as it has become common practice in the behavioral health field....
Read More
The Connection Announces Third Annual Golf Tournament
news
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, The Connection is taking the precautionary measure of postponing this event until August 17. The Connection is excited to announce that registration is now open...
Read More
The Connection Training Sessions, Spring/Summer 2020 Courses Now Enrolling
news
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, The Connection is taking the precautionary measure of postponing all Connection training sessions through mid-April. When we are able to reschedule sessions, we will contact...
Read More
Announcing: Mental Health First Aid Courses for First Responders
news
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, The Connection is taking the precautionary measure of postponing all Connection training sessions through mid-April. When we are able to reschedule sessions, we will contact...
Read More
Why Individual Giving is So Important to Nonprofits
news
by Sarah Dudzic, Director of Philanthropy As a fundraiser, I’m often asked why we are always soliciting donations, when we have State contracts and grants that fund our programs. The...
Read More
Top 10 Reasons to Give to The Connection
news
by Sarah Dudzic, Director of Philanthropy As we end the year, please take a moment to consider a donation to The Connection. I am always filled with gratitude at this...
Read More
The Connection Institute for Innovative Practice Director’s Book ReceivesNational Attention
news
The Connection Institute Co-Director Charles Barber recently published a book, Citizen Outlaw: One Man’s Journey from Gang Leader to Peacekeeper. The nonfiction book follows the journey of William Outlaw from...
Read More
The Connection Training Sessions, Fall/Winter 2019–2020 Courses Now Enrolling
news
The Connection provides quality training and professional development designed to promote excellence in the human services field. Our Fall/Winter catalog is now available and enrollment is open for all sessions....
Read More
A Middletown Works Update
news
Did you know that out of all the families living in Middletown (10,570 families) almost half (43%) are single parents? And that one-third of those families are living at or...
Read More
Spring–Summer 2019 Grant Announcements
news
The Connection was one of five agencies in the State awarded a $205,346 Women’s REACH Grant from the Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS). Under the auspices...
Read More
April 2019 Funding Announcement
news
The Eddy Shelter received a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County to support client and programmatic needs. These funds were drawn from the Howard and Yvonne McAuliffe...
Read More
Cultivating Resilience Conference
news
Thank you to all our guests who attended the conference, Cultivating Resilience, on October 21, 2019 at the Wesleyan University campus in Middletown. The event featured keynote addresses from Tonier...
Read More
2019 CFA Society Hartford Corporate 5K
news
Join us after work with your friends, family and co-workers for the CFA Society Hartford Corporate 5K benefitting The Connection! The race starts at 6:20 pm on Thursday, August 1st...
Read More
Supportive Housing for Families Needs Landlords Like You.
news
The Supportive Housing for Families Program helps families thrive by finding homes in safe, nurturing neighborhoods and providing the support necessary for achieving economic independence, developing healthy relationships and a...
Read More
The Connection Announces Second Annual Golf Tournament
news
COUNTIES OF FAIRFIELD, NEW HAVEN, AND MIDDLETOWN, CT The Connection is proud to announce the Second Annual Golf Tournament taking place on Monday, June 24, 2019 at H. Smith Richardson...
Read More
Common Threads Event, May 11th — Benefit, Dinner, and Silent Auction
news
The Connection is pleased to announce that we will be a beneficiary of the Common Threads event hosted by Dawn’s Pizzazz Group. The event will be held at the Portuguese...
Read More
Creating Positive Change
news
The Connection partnered with an outside consulting firm to develop a strategic plan to guide the organization for 2018–2021. The Connection’s strategic plan, Creating Positive Change, represents the shared aspirations...
Read More
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
news
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, designed to help raise awareness of the prevention, treatment, and recovery services available for those adversely affected by gambling. Gambling doesn’t only impact the...
Read More
Thursday Is Giving Day
news
The Connection would like you to MARK YOUR CALENDAR! This Thursday, February 28th is Giving DAY at The Connection powered by The Fairfield County Community Foundation. To learn more about...
Read More