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Auction for Hope – Virtual Auction

Due to the perilous situation currently striking our country, we have made the decision to move our auction online. In these times of uncertainty, we hope that you will support our mission to enable women and children to reach their full potential through English language education and life skills. Even through this testing time, we…
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25 Under 35: Keila Torres Ocasio

Keila Torres Ocasio, 34 Investigations editor, Hearst Connecticut Media Group Bridgeport, Conn. Education: University of Bridgeport, master of arts, global media and communications; University of Connecticut, bachelor of arts, journalism with a minor in women’s studies What advice do you have for other young professionals in the news industry? Never stop learning. In any position you…
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NEW Free Online Parent Drug Prevention Training Program

Courage to Speak® Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" NEW Free Online Parent Drug Prevention Training Program The Courage to Speak Foundation has adapted the live Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" program into a FREE online training program. Accessible from anywhere at any time,…
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Medical and Non-Medical Volunteers Needed

The current COVID-19 public health emergency is creating a labor crisis for health care facilities and nonprofits across the state that serve vulnerable people on the frontlines. Medical and non-medical volunteers are needed to help health care facilities and community providers continue to provide crucial services. Medical Volunteers Connecticut's hospitals, nursing homes and medical facilities are…
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Funding resources for artists impacted by Covid-19

FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS In light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the artist community, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts is creating a temporary fund to meet the needs of experimental artists who have been impacted by the economic fallout from postponed or canceled performances and exhibitions. For as long as our Board…
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Expanded Unemployment Benefits Guidance AND MORE!

Expanded Unemployment Benefits Guidance The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of Americans applying for unemployment insurance. In response, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued guidance to help states implement expanded unemployment benefits under the CARES Act. Guidance on implementing the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, which makes benefits available for self-employed workers, independent contractors,…
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Important Update About the New Special Enrollment Period

Dear Community Partners, The Access Health CT New Special Enrollment Period has been extended through Friday, April 17, 2020 for uninsured Connecticut residents to enroll in a health insurance plan. Please read below for more information, and consider joining our webinar on Monday, April 6 at 2 pm. > Who Can Enroll To be considered eligible, Connecticut residents must be lawfully present…
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New Book by Julia Alvarez

A Most-Anticipated Book of the Year: O, The Oprah Magazine * The New York Times * Vogue * Bustle * BuzzFeed * The Millions * The Lily * Goodreads * Library Journal * LitHub * Electric Literature The first adult novel in almost fifteen years by the internationally bestselling author of In the Time of the Butterflies and How the García Girls Lost Their Accents “A stunning work of art that reminds readers Alvarez is, and always has been,…
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Economic Impact Payments: What You Need To Know

Economic impact payments: What you need to know Check IRS.gov for the latest information: No action needed by most people at this time    IR-2020-61    WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed…
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