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On January 13th USCIS announced it would resume accepting DACA renewal applications. Until further notice, USCIS is currently and will continue accept DACA renewal applications. More information about applying for DACA under new guidelines can be seen here: bit.ly/DACARenewalAlertCT Who can apply? DACA recipients whose DACA has expired or will expire on or after Sept…

The Connecticut Department of Transportation will conduct public hearings on proposed public transit fare increases for bus, rail and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit services; and proposed service reductions to the New Haven Line, New Canaan Line, Danbury Line, Waterbury Line, and Shore Line East rail services. No bus or ADA paratransit service reductions…

We are pleased to share the 2018 Alma Maldonado-Cordner Book Scholarship application for graduating college bound Latina high school seniors and undergraduate Latina students and renewal scholarship applicants (those young women who’ve received scholarship awards in the past and are still active undergraduate students). Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $500.00. The application…

Date/Time Friday, February 16, 2018 7:00 pm – 12:00 pm Location Liceo Cubano 2790 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT $5.00 Admission DJ Adventura Raffle * Cash Bar Hosted by: Raul Laffitte & Maria Ines Valle Download the flyer

In order to be considered for a training students must come in and meet with Loretta Ebron Snap Coordinator. There is an intake form and a small interview to ensure that the client is ready to make the commitment. Trainings run from six weeks to two year programs. Offerings include: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Patient…

AARP and United Way Worldwide have debuted the “Do You Care ChallengeSM,” a new easy-to-use interactive online tool that lets people get a sense of what “a day in the life” is like for a family caregiver. The tool was developed to help raise awareness about the surprising number of millennials ages 18–34 who are…

We encourage you to spread the word to our Latino youth about this wonderful opportunity. Open to incoming freshman and undergraduate students. All applications must be postmarked by Friday, May 4, 2018. Download the application here

Beginning on January 28, 2018, there will be changes to the Coastal Link schedule. GBT and the partner agencies operating the Coastal Link have adjusted the schedule to account for current connecting times. During the weekday, Coastal Link service will be 30 minutes all day and all buses will travel the entire length of the…

When: March 21, 2018 12:00 PM Where: Bridgeport Holiday Inn 1070 Main St Bridgeport, CT 06604 Dr. Gina Barreca is a nationally syndicated columnist and nationally celebrated author who has won UCONN's highest award for excellence in teaching. Attendees will receive a copy of her book! Price: $100.00 Click here to reserve a spot today

The Children’s Center of Hamden is excited to begin weekly, free SMART recovery substance abuse support groups that are open to the community. They will be held in Wakeman Hall, Building #1, every Monday, starting on 1/29/18 from 6:30-7:30 pm. They  are offering 1) a teen support group AND 2) a Family & Friends support…