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Progreso Latino Fund Forum – Trás la Tormenta: Puerto Rico One Year After Maria

Powering a Community Through Philanthropy The Progreso Latino Fund (PLF) hosted its annual forum,Trás la Tormenta: Puerto Rico One Year After Maria, to discuss the island of Puerto Rico's future in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Featured guests Dr. Nelson Colón Tarrats, President & CEO, Puerto Rico Community Foundation and Hon. Julia M. Nazario Fuentes,…
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Connecticut Food Bank Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity for yourself or a group you are involved with? The Connecticut Food Bank can use your help! It’s easy to get started! If you’re an individual interested in helping, visit www.ctfoodbank.org/volunteer. You can register and begin reviewing opportunities on their calendar and register for events that fit your…
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Access Health CT Open Enrollment Period Ends on December 15

AHCT is hosting Enrollment Fairs across the state on Saturdays during the Open Enrollment period. These events are a great chance to get help with your application from an Enrollment Specialist or Certified Broker. Appointments are not required, but we strongly encourage you to register ahead of time to make sure you get the help…
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Community Conversations Regarding Fiscal Condition Of Bridgeport Public Schools

A Message from the Superintendent: We invite you to join us at our community conversation which will be scheduled throughout the course of the school year. Our schools have suffered from an enormous amount of budget cuts which have led to the loss of kindergarten paraprofessionals, home school coordinators, math/literacy coaches, attendance liaisons, and the…
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Caribe Youth Saturday Academy Math & Reading Tutoring Program

Calling All 3rd – 8the Graders! Need help in math and reading? Register in CYSA's Tutoring Program Today! Sessions will be held Saturday mornings 9am – 12pm at the University of Bridgeport and will run from January 12, 2019 (pretest) to March 16, 2019. Registration is now open at the BCYL Office! Space is limited.…
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Make-A-Wish Connecticut Seeks Spanish-Speaking Volunteers

Have you ever made a wish come true? Make-A-Wish Connecticut creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. With plans to grant 250 wishes to Connecticut children this year, we rely on volunteers and community supporters who believe in the power of a wish and want to make a difference in the life of a…
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Become an Urban Farmer!

Sign Up Now for the 2018-2019 Urban Farmer Training Program. The start date for the Urban Farmer Training Program is November 29th. Green Village Initiative is excited to continue their partnership with UConn Agricultural Extension to offer their Urban Farmer Training Program in Bridgeport. This course focuses on Botany, Soils, Vegetable Production, Entomology, Integrated Pest…
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