A Message From Our CEO
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During this time of unrest and protest in our communities and nation, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the values we hold dear at The Connection. Our...
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Parenting in a Pandemic: Creating a Nurturing Home Environment in the Face of COVID
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This series of trainings is designed for all parents who are struggling with the many stressors that the novel coronavirus has thrust upon us. Juggling multiple new roles, managing the...
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The Institute for Innovative Practice to Host Community Collaboration in a Crisis Virtual Roundtable Discussion
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The Covid-19 pandemic has provided a unique landscape in which all organizations have had to adjust their operations and expectations during this unprecedented time. The Connection, a statewide non-profit organization,...
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We’re Here to Help!
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At The Connection, the health and wellness of our communities, clients and staff is our first priority. The Connection is proudly continuing to provide essential services to some of the...
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Notice of Program Changes
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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...
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A Message From Our CEO
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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...
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Why Individual Giving is So Important to Nonprofits
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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...
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Top 10 Reasons to Give to The Connection
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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...
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The Connection Institute for Innovative Practice Director’s Book ReceivesNational Attention
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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...
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A Middletown Works Update
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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...
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Spring–Summer 2019 Grant Announcements
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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...
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April 2019 Funding Announcement
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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...
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2019 CFA Society Hartford Corporate 5K
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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...
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Supportive Housing for Families Needs Landlords Like You.
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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...
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Creating Positive Change
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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...
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In Memoriam, Honoring Dr. Edward Friedman
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Since Katchen Coley founded The Connection in 1972, the agency has since grown to a staff of more than 400 and operates 45 programs. Her innovative vision of community based...
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2019 Funding Announcements
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Many thanks to our community partners! The Connection has received a total of $10,079 in grant funding in recent months. We are truly grateful for this support—we can’t do it...
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Connecticut Agencies Receive $6.5 Million in Federal Grant Funding to Combat Youth Homelessness — U.S. Senator Chris Murphy Meets with Agencies Putting the Dollars to Work
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(Photo, Pictured From Left to Right: Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore, CEO, The Connection; Senator Chris Murphy; Mary Ann (Mimi) Haley, Deputy Director, Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness; Steve Dilella, Director, Department of...
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Meaningful Connections: Exploring Engagement in Human Services is Theme of 2018 Connection Agency Conference
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The Connection has finalized the schedule for its 2018 annual conference on Meaningful Connections: Exploring Engagement in Human Services. The conference will take place Monday, October 22, at the Wesleyan University...
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The Connection Golf 2018 — First Annual Fundraiser Tournament
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Middletown and Fairfield, CT. The Connection is proud to announce the First Annual Golf Tournament taking place on Monday, September 24, 2018 at H. Smith Richardson Golf Course in Fairfield....
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