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Puerto Rican Day Parade of Fairfield County 2021 Sunday July 11th, 2021 It's free to attend and begins at 11AM. For more information or to participate please contact Frankie Colon at 203-814-2153 or email 1stviceprpfc@gmail.com

BUILDING THE LATINX CONNECTION CFJ is pleased to announce that our LatinX Bilingual Domestic Violence Advocacy Team has expanded its staff, providing crisis and supportive services to our Spanish-speaking clients. Since its inception last year, the LatinX team has provided direct services to 248 CFJ clients impacted by domestic violence. Recently, Laura Silva, an experienced…

2021 was a very unusual year at the Connecticut General Assembly. The Connecticut Capitol may have been closed to the public because of COVID-19 restrictions, but AARP Connecticut staff and volunteers were still vocal and active, virtually advocating on behalf of older adults and submitting nearly 50 pieces of legislative testimony. Some of the areas…

Covid-19 payment plans with UI will be extended through July 20th, 2021! Find more information in the infographic below or visit uinet.com

The IRS has unveiled an online tool to help low-income families register for monthly Child Tax Credit payments.  This tool is also designed to help eligible individuals who don’t normally file income tax returns register for the $1,400 third round of Economic Impact Payments (also known as stimulus checks) and claim the Recovery Rebate Credit…

Looking for arts and culture events in Fairfield County? Cultural Alliance invites you to sign up for E-Buzz. It's a free weekly guide for upcoming cultural events in Fairfield County. Use the QR codes below to sign up or visit the link below! https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-signup/

LifeBridge will once again team up with Bridgeport NAACP, and Bridgeport-OIC along with Alpha Kappa Alpha and the Black Chamber of Commerce to distribute food to families who may need the extra boost to help them through tough times with the hope that they will never have to be in need again. The distribution is…

The American Red Cross is looking for a Recruitment Specialist for Volunteer Services. Please share the information with your networks, friends, and family. They are hoping to find a person who is bilingual in English/Spanish. Applicants can follow this link to apply: https://americanredcross.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/American_Red_Cross_Careers/job/Farmington-CT/Volunteer-Services-Recruitment-Specialist_RC44724 By joining the American Red Cross  you will touch millions of lives…

Join us for the BPT200 launch event as we celebrate Bridgeport’s individuality that has evolved to our identity today as a strong and diverse city. Enjoy tastings from a variety of signature Bridgeport restaurants (TBA), music from Rick Reyes Trio, famous Bridgeport Historical Character Performances, Student Artwork & more! Special BPT200 program with guest speakers…

WE'RE BACK! 7th Annual Hartford Latino Fest 2021 (12noon – 7pm) COMING TO DOWNTOWN HARTFORD, CT.  September 25, 2021 with Three days of Festivities! Event Producer Now Seeking Sponsors and Vendors at: 860-983-5629 Sponsors already committed for 2021: Please visit us at HartfordLatinoFest.com This event is part of the Summer in the City. For more info at: …