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NON-PROFITS/ COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

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Ansonia

Alpha Community Services- Valley YMCA 12 State Street Ansonia, CT 06401 Telephone: (203) 736-1435 Fax: (203) 736-1438 Website: http://www.cccymca.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Ryan Gleason (Aquatics Director)

Alpha Community Services became a branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA in 1992 and for the past 19 years our community has come to rely on them to provide a sense of community, hope and a safe place to belong to a growing population of homeless men, women and children. – English, Spanish

UNICO National 3 High Acres Road Ansonia, CT 06401 Telephone: (203) 996-6922/(203) 457-8294 Website: www.unico.org Email: [email protected] Contact: David Cassetti (Chapter President)

UNICO is the largest Italian-American community service organization in the U.S. – Italian

Berlin

Berlin Chamber of Commerce 40 Chamberlain High Way Berlin, CT 06037 Telephone: (860) 829-1033 Fax: (860) 829-1243 Website: www.berlinctchamber.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Katherina Fuechsel (Executive Director)

The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is to facilitate and support business development in Berlin, Kensington and East Berlin. – English

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Bloomfield

Archdiocese of Hartford- Office for Hispanic Evangelization Archdiocese of Hartford 467 Bloomfield Avenue Telephone: (860) 243-0940 Fax: (860) 286-2797 Website: www.archdioceseofhartford.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Office for Hispanic Evangelization

Archdiocese provides services and programs regarding Hispanic Evangelization. – Spanish

Branford

Alpha Community Services- Soundview Family YMCA 628 East Main Street Branford, CT 06405 Telephone: (203) 481-9622 Fax: (203) 481-9363 Website: http://www.cccymca.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Emily Rustenholtz (Membership & Marketing Director)

Bridgeport

Big Brother Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut 2470 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 Telephone: (800) 240-7186 Fax: (203) 384-8861 Website: www.bbbsswct.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Ellen Tracy (Executive Director)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut is a non-profit agency that provides adult mentors to children. – English

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Alpha Community Services- Bridgeport YMCA 850 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Telephone: (203)334-5551 Fax: (203)334-4827 Website: http://www.cccymca.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Tim Bartlett (Executive Director)

Alpha Community Services- Ralphola Taylor Community Center 790 Central Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06607 Telephone: (203)576-7430 Fax: (203)576-7440 Website: http://www.cccymca.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Jacqueline Warner (Administrative Secretary)

International Institute of Connecticut, Inc. 670 Clinton Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 Telephone: (203) 336-0141 Fax: (203) 339-4400 Website: www.iiconn.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Constance Vickers (Administrative Assistant)

IIC is a non-profit, non-sectarian social service agency dedicated to helping thousands of foreign-born persons and immigrants each year to achieve self- sufficiency. They help people with basic needs, shelter, English classes, job training and more. – English, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, Kurdish and many more. (Able to translate in 40 different languages.)

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Recovery Network of Programs- Prospect House Shelter & SRO Units 392 Prospect Street Bridgeport, CT 06604 Telephone: (203) 576-9041 Website: www.recovery-programs.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Lora Kornegay (Case Manager)

Prospect House provides emergency shelter to adults on a daily basis. Prospect House provides comprehensive case management services to meet the varied and complex needs of individuals who are homeless. The case management program at Prospect House includes assessment, transportation, life skills training, individual, group and family work. – English, Spanish

Bristol

Bristol Community Organization 55 South Street Bristol, CT 06010 Telephone: (860) 584-2725 Fax: (860) 582-5224 Website: www.bcoct.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Thomas H. Morrow (Executive Director)

BCO is a private nonprofit Community Action Agency serving the young, the elderly, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals and families in the Greater Bristol Area. – Spanish

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Danbury

Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce 39 West Street Danbury, CT 06810 Telephone: (203) 743-5565 Fax: (203) 794-1439 Website: www.danburychamber.com Email: [email protected]

Since 1936, the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce has striven to provide leadership for the business interests of the Northern Fairfield County. – English

Housatonic Habitat for Humanity 51 Sugar Hollow Road, Route 7 Danbury, CT 06810 Telephone: (203) 744-1340 Fax: (203) 744-1341 Website: www.housatonichabitat.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Mary Aly

Housatonic Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. We seek to eliminate poverty housing from the greater Danbury area and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. – English

Family & Children’s Aid 75 West Street Danbury, CT 06810 Telephone: (203) 748-5689 Fax: (203) 790-8183 Website: www.fcaweb.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Valerie Ventura

FCA operates neighborhood-style group home programs serving Connecticut's most disadvantaged children. In addition, FCA offers outpatient programs, in- home services and a summer camp. – English, Spanish, Portuguese,

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Derby

International Institute of Connecticut, Inc. 30 Elizabeth Street Derby, CT 06418 Telephone: (203) 751-8696 Fax: (203) 736-4837 Website: www.iiconn.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Constance Vickers (Bridgeport Office- Administrative Assistant)

East Windsor

East Windsor Chamber of Commerce 20A Pasco Drive East Windsor, CT 06088 Telephone: (860) 292-6776 Fax: (860) 254-5591 Website: www.eastwindsorchamber.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Jim Richards (EDC Commissioner)

East Windsor Chamber of Commerce creates community network opportunities within business and industry. – English

Enfield

ARC of Greater Enfield 75 Hazard Avenue Enfield, CT 06082 Telephone: (860) 763-5411 Website: www.arcct.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Ms. Rita McCartney

The Arc of Connecticut serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autistic spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy and learning disabilities. – English

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Enfield Food Shelf

96 Alden Avenue Enfield, CT 06083 Telephone: (860) 741-7321 Website: www.enfieldfoodshelf.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Ms. Linda K. Bridge (Executive Director)

The Enfield Food Shelf is a non-profit volunteer organization affiliated with the Enfield Conference of Christian Churches and dedicated to "assuring that no Enfield resident goes hungry because of a lack of resources." The Food Shelf’s priority is to serve Enfield families and individuals needing food. Its mission is to stop hunger throughout the area. – English

North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 73 Hazard Avenue Enfield, CT 06082 Telephone: (860) 741-3838 Fax: (860) 741-3512 Website: www.ncccc.org Email: [email protected]

The North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization whose mission is to represent and to lead the business community by providing advocacy, services and business development opportunities that increase member profitability and promote prosperity in the north central Connecticut area. – English

Hamden

Hamden Chamber of Commerce 2969 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 Telephone: (203) 288-6431 Fax: (203) 288-4499 Website: www.hamdenchamber.com Email: [email protected]

The Hamden Chamber of Commerce helps businesses thrive and contribute to this community. We empower all Hamden businesses with customized marketing and development solutions to meet their unique needs. – English

9 Rev 04/02/12

Hamden Health Care Center 1270 Sherman Lane Hamden, CT 06514 Telephone: (203) 281-7555 Fax: (203) 281-3827 Website: www.hamdenhealthcare.com Email: [email protected]

After surgery, injury or illness, our rehabilitation center provides the physical and emotional support to help you achieve your optimum quality of life. – English

Alpha Community Services- Hamden YMCA 1605 Sherman Avenue Hamden, CT 06514 Telephone: (203) 248-6361 Fax: (203) 281-4858 Website: http://www.cccymca.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Brian Marazzi (Health Lifestyles Director)

Hartford

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford 170 Sigourney Street Hartford, CT 06105 Telephone: (860) 724-0700 Fax: (860) 724-2722 Website: http://www.bgchartford.com/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Chad Williams (Director of Program Services)

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs – To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. – English

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Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity 780C Windsor Street Hartford, CT 06120 Telephone: (860) 541-2208 x101 Website: http://www.hartfordhabitat.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Michael J. Brett (Executive Director)

HFH is a Christian housing ministry whose mission is to eliminate substandard housing and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience. Hartford Area HFH is one of 1,700 Habitat affiliates in the US. Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity is one of 10 Habitat affiliates in Connecticut. There are others in Middletown, New Haven, New London, Bridgeport, Danbury, Windham, and other areas in the state. – English

Farmington Avenue Alliance 484 Farmington Avenue Hartford, CT 06105 Telephone: (860) 233-7735 Website: http://www.farmingtonavenue.org/index.htm Email: [email protected]

The origins of the Farmington Avenue Alliance began in 1996 when a group of West End residents, concerned about the future of Farmington Avenue in Hartford, met to discuss how the neighborhood could stop the evident decline of the street and restore it to a grander, more economically vibrant place. – English

YWCA Hartford Region 135 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105 Telephone: (860) 525-1163 Fax: (860) 543-8919 Website: http://www.ywcahartford.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Kristy Lee Downer (Marketing Director)

YWCA creates opportunities one woman at a time with vital programs and services including child care, supportive housing, teen leadership development, racial justice awareness, financial literacy, and economic empowerment. In 2009, YWCA Hartford Region served more than 1,800 women, children and families. – English

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The Urban League of Greater Hartford 140 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105 Telephone: (860) 527-0147 Website: http://www.ulgh.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Kathy Reilly (Director of Education & Youth)

The Urban League is a community based not-for-profit. It is one of the largest direct social services agencies in New England. The Urban League provides services in the areas of Education, Employment and Training, and Economic Enrichment. – English

Spanish American Merchants Association (SAMA) 95 Park Street Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 278-5825 Fax: (860) 241-9000 Website: http://www.samact.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Ana Sanchez (Training Director)

SAMA is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Connecticut to serve as a vehicle for economic growth of businesses. SAMA was created to assist business people, in particular Latino, to acquire a better understanding of economic principles. Technical Assistance is provided to promote business expansion, job creation and new entrepreneurship. – Spanish

Mutual Housing Association of Greater Hartford, Inc 95 Niles Street Hartford, CT 06105 Telephone: (860) 296-1797 Fax: (860) 524-8963 TTY: 711 Website: http://www.mutualhousing.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Catherine Mackinnon (Executive Director)

The Mutual Housing Association of Greater Hartford, Inc. (MHAGH) is a non- profit housing development and management firm that works within the Mutual Housing model, as defined by Connecticut law. – English, Spanish

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Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance (SINA) 207 Washington Street Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 493-1618 Fax: (860) 520-1359 Website: http://www.sinainc.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Linda Balentin

Connecticut Children's Medical Center is dedicated to improving the physical and emotional health of children. The people of Connecticut Children's Medical Center embrace a comprehensive view of child health, and strive for preeminence in helping each child reach for and achieve maximum potential and independence. We stress excellence, innovation, and leadership in providing the highest quality service, education, and research – English, Spanish

MetroHartford Alliance 31 Pratt Street, 5th Floor Hartford, CT 06103 Telephone: (860) 525-4451 Fax: (860) 293-2592 Website: http://www.metrohartford.com/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Monica Marchese (Human Resource Consultant)

The MetroHartford Alliance is Hartford’s Chamber of Commerce and the Hartford Region’s Economic Development Leader. Formed in 2001, the MetroHartford Alliance united the business expertise of Hartford’s Chamber of Commerce (founded in 1799) and the economic development leadership of the MetroHartford Economic Growth Council to create the Region’s leading business and economic development organization. – English

HARC, Inc. 900 Asylum Avenue Hartford, CT 06105 Telephone: (860) 218-6000 Website: http://www.harc-ct.org/ Email: [email protected]

HARC helps people with intellectual disability and their families enjoy lives of quality, inclusion and dignity by providing support, education, and advocacy. – English, Spanish

13 Rev 04/02/12

Hartford Communities That Care 2550 Main Street Hartford, CT 06120 Telephone: (860) 724-1223 Fax: (860) 724-1225 Website: http://www.hartfordctc.org/index.htm Email: [email protected] Contact: Andrew Woods (Executive Director)

HCTC shall create a non-violent and drug free environment through the coordination and collaboration of services, promotion of education, healthy lifestyles, and practices and by the formation of effective partnerships with key members of the community. – English, Spanish

NEAT Center at Oak Hill 120 Holcomb Street Hartford, CT 06112 Telephone: (860) 243-2869 Fax: (860) 286-3111 Website: http://www.neatmarketplace.org/index.asp Email: http://neatmarketplace.org/contact/index.asp

The NEAT Center at Oak Hill enriches lives by enhancing independence and quality of life for people with disabilities including visual impairments. It sets the standard in providing innovative solutions, program excellence, services and advocacy for people with disabilities. – English

Knox Parks Foundation 75 Laurel Street Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 951-7694 Fax: (860) 951-7244 Website: http://www.knoxparks.org/index.html Email: [email protected] Contact: H. Charmaine Craig

Using horticulture as a catalyst, Knox Parks Foundation will work in partnership with residents, businesses and government to build stronger, greener and more beautiful communities in Greater Hartford, with a special emphasis on the Capital City itself. – English

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AIDS Project Hartford 110 Bartholomew Avenue, Suite 3050 Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 951-4833 Fax: (860) 951-4779 Website: http://www.aidsprojecthartford.org/index.html Email: [email protected]

AIDS Project Hartford is a private, non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of all people in Connecticut who are impacted by HIV/AIDS. – English, Spanish

The Artists Collective 1200 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT 06112 Telephone: (860) 527-3205 Website: http://artistscollective.org/index.html Email: [email protected] Email: Cheryl Smith (Associate)

Artists Collective programs expose students and the community at large to great and too often overlooked artists of the past and present. The Collective continues to offer the highest quality training in the performing arts-dance, theatre, music and visual arts. – English

Broad-Park Development Corporation, Inc. 617 Park Street Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 748-4127 Fax: (860) 549-8308 Website: http://broadpark.org/ Email: http://broadpark.org/?page_id=7 Contact: Raquel Rivera (Executive Director)

Broad Park Development Corporation, Inc. - Improving neighborhoods through community revitalization. – English

15 Rev 04/02/12

Capital Workforce Partners One Union Place Hartford, CT 06103 Telephone: (860) 522-1111 Fax: (860) 722-2486 Website: http://capitalworkforce.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Althea Bates (Career Development Program Specialist)

Capital Workforce Partners – promotes and invests in youth and future workforce development solutions; identifies and supports development of sustainable career paths for adult workers; assists employers in targeted industries, helping them grow and remain competitive. – English

Chrysalis Center, Inc. 255 Homestead Avenue P.O. Box 320613 Hartford, CT 06132-0613 Telephone: (860) 263-4400 Fax: (860) 761-3103 Website: http://www.chrysaliscenterct.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Sharon L. Castelli (Chief Executive Director)

Chrysalis Center is a private non-profit healthcare agency which provides community support services to people who are struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, release from incarceration and homelessness and who live substantially below the poverty line. – English, Spanish

Community Partners in Action 110 Bartholomew Avenue, Suite 3010 Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 566-2030 Fax: (860) 566-8089 Website: http://www.cpa-ct.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Maureen Price-Boreland

From the very beginning, the agency's goals were identified as: benefit society by the reformation of criminals; assist prisoners in the work of self-reform; promote reformatory systems of prison management; aid discharged convicts in living honorably; cooperate in the prevention and repression of crime. – English

16 Rev 04/02/12

Community Renewal Team, Inc. 555 Windsor Street Hartford, CT Telephone: (860) 560-5600 Website: http://www.crtct.org/ Email: [email protected]

Community Renewal Team, Inc. is the Community Action Agency for Middlesex and Hartford Counties and is the largest non-profit provider of human services in Connecticut. The agency’s mission is Preparing Our Community to Meet Life’s Challenges. The mission is achieved each day by helping people and families become self-sufficient while making sure basic needs are met. – English, Spanish

Co-opportunity 20-28 Sargeant Street Hartford, CT 06105 Telephone: (860) 236-3617 Website: http://www.co-opportunity.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Marlene Buchanan (Director of Development and Community Relations)

We offer individuals the skills and opportunities to improve their lives and their community. We operate workforce development, housing counseling and education, and asset building, and community economic development programs that work. Programs that help participants achieve long-term economic well- being and stability, resulting in greater personal success and a higher quality of life for themselves and their families. – English, Spanish

Greater Hartford Interfaith Coalition for Equity and Justice (GHICEJ) 47 Vine Street Hartford, CT 06112 Telephone: (860) 548-1744 Fax: (860) 722-0043 Website: http://www.hartfordinterfaith.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Margaret Steinegger-Keyser (Executive Director)

The Interfaith Coalition - to explore how our member congregations, faith leaders, staff and volunteer leaders engage and address issues of justice affecting the people of Hartford and its surrounding communities: our tutoring and mentoring program in Hartford city schools, racial and ethnic inequalities in health care in the State of Connecticut, and urban violence as a public health issue in the City of Hartford. – English

17 Rev 04/02/12

Hartford Neighborhood Center, Inc. 38 Lawrence Street Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 251-6517 Website: http://www.hnci.org/ Contact: Cora Mercer

The purpose of Hartford Neighborhood Centers, Inc is to provide an educational, cultural, social and recreational "safe haven" of opportunity for the diverse, ethnic population of Hartford, Connecticut and its surrounding towns and communities. – English, Spanish

Sheldon Oak Central, Inc. 54 South Prospect Street Hartford, CT 06106-1937 Telephone: (860) 246-0666 Fax: (860) 246-0203 Website: http://www.sheldonoak.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Daniel O. Merida (Executive Director)

Sheldon Oak Central, Inc. is a not-for-profit, tax exempt, urban development corporation. The mission of this agency is to develop, manage and produce affordable housing. SOC is also committed to the sustainability of its projects through its network of community centers and the development of commercial real estate necessary for community economic growth. – English

Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS) 110 Bartholomew Avenue, Suite 4030 Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 951-2212 Ext. 235 Website: http://www.cahs.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Jim Horan (Executive Director)

CAHS works to reduce poverty and build family economic success (FES) through outreach, education, and policy work. We inform service providers and others to advocate for policy and practice changes that move low- to moderate-income (LMI) families toward prosperity. – English, Spanish

18 Rev 04/02/12

Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice (CCEJ) 10 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 2022 Hartford, CT 06145-2022 Telephone: (860) 548-1133 Fax: (860) 548-9197 Website: http://www.environmental-justice.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Tom Colligan (Executive Director)

Protecting Connecticut’s Urban Environments. – English

Connecticut Coalition of Mutual Assistance Associations (CCMAA) 143 Madison Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 236-6452 Fax: (860) 236-6456 Website: http://www.ccmaa.org/ Email: [email protected]

Founded in 1995, the CCMAA is a statewide, non-profit collaborative comprised of representatives from several refugee mutual assistance associations—African, Cambodian, Ethiopian, Hmong, Laotian, Albanian, Kosovo, and Vietnamese. Recently, the CCMAA extended its services to help Haitians and Bosnians who have come to Connecticut as refugees and immigrants. Through the CCMAA, leaders of each ethnic community work together to enhance the lives of their compatriots by helping them adjust to “American life.” – English, Albanian, Kosovo, Vietnamese, French/Creole, and more.

Guakia, Inc. 75 Charter Oak Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 548-9555 Fax: (860) 548-9117 Website: http://www.guakia.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Marcelina Sierra (Executive Director)

Guakía is an independent community-based organization dedicated to the preservation, affirmation, and celebration of Puerto Rican and Hispanic arts, culture and heritage through education in Greater Hartford and the New England region. The focus of the organization is on children, community, arts education (music, dance, theater arts, visual arts and creative writing), and the humanities. – Spanish

19 Rev 04/02/12

Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective (HGLHC) 1841 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06114 Telephone: (860) 278-4163 Website: http://www.hglhc.org/ Email: [email protected]

The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective currently provides medical services, support groups, mental health services and health education tailored to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities, but serves clients of all genders and gender identities, sexual orientations, ages and ethnicities. The Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective is especially proud of its services to people living with HIV/AIDS. We touch the lives of thousands of people every year. – English

Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) 30 Laurel Street Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 951-6161 Website: http://www.leadershipgh.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Cathy Tracy

Leadership Greater Hartford can help you achieve your potential, whether you are a corporate executive or a teenager, a nonprofit manager or a retiree. Leadership Greater Hartford helps people advance careers and develop leadership talent while creating meaningful relationships within the Greater Hartford community. – English

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford (LVGH) 30 Arbor Street Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 233-3853 Fax: (860) 236-1640 Website: http://www.lvgh.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Stephanie Rubenzahl (Assistant Director)

LVGH’s mission is to improve the ability of Greater Hartford adults to read, write, and speak English. – English

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Mi Casa Family Service and Educational Center 590 Park Street Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 522-5222 Fax: (860) 522-6028 Website: http://www.micasainc.org/Mi_Casa/Home.html Email: [email protected] Contact: Jorge L. Rivera (Executive Director)

Mi Casa Family Service and Educational Center, Inc. is the premier provider of services for Hispanic youth and families in the Hartford Region. As a non-profit organization our mission is to provide education, strengthen skills and build bridges to success. Mi Casa achieves its mission by providing Hispanic youth and families’ academic support, skills training, financial education and family support services needed to be successful in the workforce. – Spanish

Organized Parents Make a Difference (OPMAD) 350 Farmington Avenue Hartford, CT 06105 Telephone: (860) 548-0301 Fax: (860) 548-0307 Website: http://www.opmad.org/whoweare/index.html Email: [email protected] Contact: Sharon Tripp (Executive Director)

OPMAD, Inc. is a non-profit, parent-run organization that provides after-school programs in four Hartford public elementary schools. – English

Pax Educare 6 Columbia Street Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 930-3182 Website: http://www.paxeducare.org/ Email: [email protected]

Pax Educare, as a resource center, seeks to build public understanding of peace education and to promote and advocate for the importance of integrating peace and sustainability principles and concepts into every aspect of education, both formal and informal. – English

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Upper Albany Main Street 1382 Albany Avenue, Second Floor Hartford, CT 06112 Telephone: (860) 727-9830 Fax: (860) 727-9820 Website: http://www.upperalbany.com/ Email: [email protected]

Upper Albany Main Street (UAMS) is “the Avenue’s” leading community-business organization. Upper Albany Main Street views economic development as the principal catalyst for improving the quality of life on the Avenue for all those who live, work and visit this historic and diverse neighborhood. – English

West Indian Foundation 1229 Albany Avenue P.O. Box 320394 Hartford, CT 06132-0394 Telephone: (860) 243-8812 Fax: (860) 243-8812 Website: http://www.westindianfoundation.org/ Email: http://www.westindianfoundation.org/contact.php

The West Indian Foundation, Inc. was founded by the West Indian Social Club of Hartford, Inc. to serve as the central focus of West Indian cultural, social and educational activities in the Metro Hartford community. – English

Connecticut Association for United Spanish Action, Inc. (CAUSA, Inc.) 555 Windsor Street Hartford, CT 06120 Telephone: (860) 424-0077 Fax: (860) 560-0396 Website: www.causainc.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Carmen Sierra (Executive Director)

CAUSA, Inc. is a membership organization of several Latino community service agencies in Connecticut. CAUSA, Inc.'s member agencies work in the areas of education, health, elderly services, child care, HIV/AIDS, housing and economic development. – Spanish

22 Rev 04/02/12

Hispanic Health Council, Inc. 175 Main Street Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 527-0856 Fax: (860) 724-0437 Website: www.hispanichealth.com/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Joan Cruz (Director of Special Projects)

The Hispanic Health Council, Incorporated services healthcare and social well- being to the Hispanic community. – Spanish

The Village for Families and Children 1680 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT 06105 Telephone: (860) 236-4511 Fax: (860) 231-8449 Website: http://www.villageforchildren.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Lesa Cavallero (Vice President of Marketing and Communications)

The Village for Families and Children offers a comprehensive array of services for children and families, including case management, adoption service, school- based programs, and family care. – English, Spanish

Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission, State of Connecticut 18-20 Trinity Street Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 240-8330 Fax: (860) 240-0315 Website: www.cga.ct.gov/lprac Email: [email protected] Contact: Clarisa Cardone (Sr. Legislative Secretary)

The LPRAC is focused on helping to maintain the social and legal well-being of the Latino and Puerto Rican community in Connecticut. They are a government agency maintain liaison between the Latino community and the state. – Spanish

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International Institute of Connecticut, Inc. 175 Main Street Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 692-3085 Fax: (860) 692-3089 Website: www.iiconn.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Kelly De La Cruz (Immigration Specialist)

San Juan Center Sports, Inc. - Bright Futures Youth Center, Inc. 180 Pleasant Street Hartford, CT 06103 Telephone: (860) 525-0360 Fax: (860) 524-0089 Website: www.brightfuturescenter.com Email: [email protected] Contact: George Cruz (Executive Director)

San Juan Center Sports, Inc. is an incorporated (CAUSA, Inc.) non-profit organization dedicated to the community’s youth and the organization’s several programs promoting recreation and education in a safe environment. – English, Spanish

Polish National Home, Inc. - Pulaski Plaza 60 Charter Oak Avenue Hartford, CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 247-1784 Fax: (860) 246-4188 Email: [email protected] Contact: Mike Kilian (General Manager)

Provides common welfare, and makes facilities available to the Polish-American community. – Polish

Alliance Française de Hartford 233 Pearl Street Hartford, CT 06103 Telephone: (860) 278-9999 Fax: (860) 293-1688 Website: www.alliancefrancaisehtfd.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Larry Hall (Executive Director)

The Alliance Française de Hartford is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the French language and culture and to fostering friendship and understanding with the French-speaking world. – French

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Spanish Community Services 184 Wethersfield Avenue Hartford, CT 06114 Phone: (860) 296-6400 Fax: (860) 728-3782 (1st floor) Website: http://www.lcs-ct.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Yvette Bello (Executive Director)

Latino Community Services provides a variety of programs and services designed to work with individuals at risk of HIV infection, people living with HIV/AIDS, and organizations who focus on populations impacted by HIV/AIDS. – English, Spanish

Meriden

Casa Boriqua de Meriden 204 Colony St. Meriden, CT 06451 Telephone: (203) 235-1082 Fax: (203) 238-4688

To service as a voice for disadvantaged individuals in the entire Puerto Rican & Hispanic community of Greater Meriden. – Spanish Meriden City Hall 142 East Main Street Meriden, CT 06450 Telephone: (203) 630-4065 Website: www.cityofmeriden.org/default.asp Email: www.cityofmeriden.org/directory/staffEmail.asp?ID=313 Contact: Noreen Laurinatis (Community Development Administration)

Meriden has several world-class educational institutions located within less than a one-half hour drive, including Yale University, Wesleyan University, Trinity College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (at Hartford), the University of New Haven, the University of Hartford, Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), Southern Connecticut State College, Albertus Magnus College, and St. Joseph College. – English

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New Opportunities Meriden Office 74 Cambridge Street Meriden, CT 06450 Telephone: (203) 235-0278 Fax: (203) 575-4322 Website: http://www.newoppinc.org Email: [email protected]

New Opportunities Inc. is the community action agency that serves Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 27 surrounding Connecticut towns. We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need. – English, Spanish

Boys & Girls Club of Meriden 15 Lincoln Street Meriden, CT 06451 Telephone: (203) 235-8185 Website: http://www.bgcmeriden.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Don Maleto (Executive Director)

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place to learn and grow; ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences, hope and opportunity. – English Milford Alpha Community Services- Milford YMCA 631 Orange Avenue Milford, CT 06461 Telephone: (203) 878-6501 Fax: (203) 878-0691 Website: http://www.cccymca.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Karen Backus (Sr. Program Director)

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New Britain

Polish American Foundation of CT, Inc. 27 Grove Hill New Britain, CT 06052 Telephone: (860) 225-2346 Website: http://paf-ct.org/default.aspx Email: [email protected] Contact: Konrad Gil (Executive Director)

Our special focus is on Polish cultural heritage and the Polish American community, we promote the cultural and immigrant heritage of all ethnic groups and we serve and encourage participation in our programs by all members of the community. – Polish

YMCA of New Britain-Berlin 50 High Street New Britain, CT 06051 Telephone: (860) 229-3787 Website: http://www.nbymca.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Rich McCarty

The Young Men's Christian Association is an integral part of a worldwide movement committed to love and serve all people. Providing cultural, intellectual, physical, spiritual and social programs and services; serving as advocates for human rights, social justice and world peace; enriching family and other human relationships; cooperating with other organizations and institutions. – English

Boys & Girls Club of New Britain 150 Washington Street New Britain, CT 06051 Telephone: (860) 229-2865 Website: http://www.bgclubnb.org/home Email: [email protected] Contact: Todd Czuprinski (Executive Director)

The Boys & Girls Club of New Britain makes positive, lifelong impacts on the lives of children and teens. The unique and vital programs offered by the club enhance the quality of life for youth and prepare them for responsible citizenship. The club provides significant opportunities for young people through its intellectual, personal and social growth programs, and physical well being in a caring and safe place, regardless of a family’s financial status. The club is staffed by outstanding, dedicated professionals and volunteers who mentor boys and girls. – English

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Spanish Speaking Center 29 Cedar Street New Britain, CT 06052 Telephone: (860) 224-2651 Fax: (860) 225-1713 Email: [email protected] Contact: Mary L. Saunders (Executive Director)

The Spanish Speaking Center of New Britain provides Spanish speaking services to non-English, and limited English, Spanish speaking persons. – Spanish

New Haven

Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven 37 Union Street New Haven, CT 06511 Telephone: (203) 785-0794 Fax: (203) 785-0679 Website: www.habitatgnh.org Email: [email protected] Contact: William Casey (Executive Director)

Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven is an affiliate of Habitat International, an ecumenical Christian housing ministry based in Americus, Georgia. Habitat International’s mission is to eliminate poverty housing around the world and to make adequate housing a matter of conscience and action. Habitat welcomes to the table partners from any faith–or no faith–who are willing to pick up a hammer to help improve the lives of families in need. – English

JUNTA for Progressive Action, Inc. 169 Grand Avenue New Haven, CT 06513 Telephone: (203) 787-0191 Fax: (203) 787-4934 Website: http://www.juntainc.org/en/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Sandra Trevino (Executive Director)

JUNTA advocates for the economic advancement of low income, immigrant families and small businesses in the community. JUNTA aims to celebrate and promote the diversity of Latin culture. -– Spanish

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Boys & Girls Club of New Haven 253 Columbus Avenue New Haven, CT 06519 Telephone: (203) 787-0187 Fax: (203) 865-2594 Website: http://www.bgcnewhaven.org/ Email: [email protected]

The Boys & Girls Club of New Haven empowers young people that need us most to BE GREAT by equipping them with the necessary tools to help them achieve success. – English

Spanish American Merchants Association (SAMA) 258 Grand Avenue New Haven, CT 06513 Telephone: (203) 865-0522 Fax: (203) 865-0355 Website: http://www.samact.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Frank Alvarado (Director)

Alpha Community Services- New Haven YMCA 52 Howe Street New Haven, CT 06511 Telephone: (203) 776-9622 Fax: (203) 787-0804 Website: http://www.cccymca.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Terry McCarthy (Executive Director)

Casa Otoñal, Inc. 135 Sylvan Avenue #1 New Haven, CT 06519 Telephone: (203) 773-1847 Fax: (203) 773-3045 Email: [email protected] Contact: Eneida Arroyo (Residence Service Coordinator)

Casa Otoñal provides shelter and services for low-income and homeless individuals in the New Haven area. – Spanish

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Archdiocese of Hartford- New Haven- Centro San Jose 290 Grand Avenue New Haven, CT 06513 Telephone: (203) 777-6771 Fax: (203) 777-5290 Website: www.ccaoh.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Shital Patel (Director)

New Life Corporation 540 Ella Grasso Boulevard #2 New Haven, CT06519 Telephone: (203) 777-0313 Fax: (203) 907-0408 Website: www.newlifecorp.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Mary Ellen McGuire (Director)

New Life Corporation is a non-profit organization serving low and moderate income families in the Greater New Haven area. Its purpose is to assist families increase their economic security through a combination of financial education, and asset-building services in order to create a more stable and sustainable living environment for families and their children. – English, Arabic, Spanish

Newington

Newington Chamber of Commerce 1046 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 Telephone: (860) 666-2089 Fax: (860) 665-7551 Website: www.newingtonchamber.com Email: [email protected]

We are a voluntary organization of business people who work together to advance the economic, commercial, civic development, and related needs of the community. – English

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Newington Historical Society and Trust Inc 679 Willard Avenue Newington, CT 06111 Telephone: (860) 666-7118 Website: www.newingtonhistoricalsociety.org Email: [email protected]

Its goals are the perpetuation of the history, memory and spirit of the Town of Newington, the encouragement of research into Newington’s earliest historical records and archaeological resources, and the development of education programs which serve to increase public awareness and appreciation of our heritage. – English

New London

New London County Historical Society 11 Blinman Street New London, CT 06320 Telephone: (860) 443-1209 Website: www.newlondonhistory.org Email: [email protected]

Inspiring residents and visitors to appreciate the past and draw upon Southeastern Connecticut’s rich heritage as a key to understanding the present and planning for the future. – English

New London Main Street The Atrium, Suite 101, 165 State Street New London, CT 06320 Telephone: (860) 444-2489 Fax: (860) 444-7196 Website: www.newlondonmainstreet.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Penny Parsekian (CEO)

New London Main Street is a nonprofit volunteer-driven organization committed to revitalizing New London’s historic downtown through activities and programs that enrich the cultural fabric of the city. – English

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North Haven

Multicultural Leadership Institute 127 Washington Ave., East Building, 2nd Floor North Haven, CT 06473 Telephone: (203) 691-1486 Fax: Fax: (203) 691-5674 Website: www.mli-inc.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Tamara L. Petro (Executive Director)

Multicultural Leadership Institute provides leadership for positive change through multicultural and diversity awareness, education, advocacy, and research. – English, Spanish

Norwalk

Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now, Inc. (NEON) 165 Flax Hill Road Norwalk, CT 06854 Telephone: (203) 899-2420 Fax: Website: www.neoncaa.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Joseph E. Mann (Executive Director)

Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now, Incorporated (NEON) is one of twelve community action agencies designated by the State of Connecticut to provide community development and emergency assistance services to economically disadvantaged persons residing in the greater Norwalk area. – English, Spanish, Creole (Haitian)

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Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center, Inc. 100 East Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 Telephone: (203) 299-1315 Fax: (203) 299-0015 Website: www.childguidancemfct.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Stuart Greenbaum (Executive Director)

The Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield County helps children and their families recover from the trauma of behavioral health conditions affecting their quality of life. – English, Spanish

South Norwalk Community Center 98 South Main Street Norwalk, CT 06854 Telephone: (203) 663-7351 Fax: (203) 899-2430 (Admin. Office) Website: www.neoncaa.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Josie Castillo (Director)

The South Norwalk Community Center serves the Norwalk community. It is a part of Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now, Incorporated (NOENNEON, Inc.) – English, Spanish, Creole (Haitian)

South Windsor

South Windsor Chamber of Commerce 22 Morgan Farms Drive South Windsor, CT 06074 Telephone: (860) 644-9442 Fax: (860) 648-1911 Website: www.southwindsorchamber.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Shari Fiveash (Executive Director)

To engage its members and the community in the pursuit of excellence and economic growth by fostering a collaborative business environment. – English

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Stratford

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 919 Stratford Avenue Stratford, CT 06615 Telephone: (203) 243-7562 Website: www.hccbpt.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Mr. C. Falcon

Dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Hispanic-owned businesses, advancing business causes and are committed to helping our members maintain a competitive edge by providing them with outstanding programs, benefits and services. – English, Spanish

Stamford

Jewish Historical Society of Lower Fairfield County P.O. Box 16918 Stamford, CT 06901 Telephone: (203) 321-1373 Website: www.stamfordhistory.org/jhslfc.htm Email: [email protected]

The communities’ resource for discovering, explaining, preserving, developing interest in, and enjoying Jewish history of our region and elsewhere. – English

International Institute of Connecticut 20 Forest St. Stamford, CT 06901 Telephone: (203) 965-7190 Fax: (203) 425-8927 Website: www.iiconn.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Constance Vickers (Bridgeport Office- Administrative Assistant)

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Suffield

Suffield Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 741 Suffield, CT 06078 Telephone: (860) 668-4848 Fax: (860) 668-4848 Website: www.suffieldchamber.com Email: [email protected]

The Suffield Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Suffield Area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper. – English

Trumbull

Alpha Community Services- Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA 20 Trefoil Drive Trumbull, CT 06611 Telephone: (203) 445-9633 Fax: (203) 445-9080 Website: www.cccymca.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Jeb Backus (Sr. Program Director)

Wallingford

Spanish Community of Wallingford - LULAC Community Center 284 Washington St. Wallingford, CT 06492 Telephone: (203) 265-5866 Fax: (203) 294-2256 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.scowinc.org

The Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW), was founded in 1972 by a small group of Latinos in Wallingford, Connecticut, who experienced difficulties finding translators, interpreters, employment, and medical assistance within the community. The founders envisioned the organization to be the leading agency to help develop and involve the Hispanic community. To this day, it has been successful in implementing its mission. - Spanish

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Wallingford Family YMCA 81 South Elm Street Wallingford, CT 06492 Telephone: (203) 269-4497 Fax: (203) 269-4497 x29 Website: www.wallingfordymca.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Sean Doherty (Executive Director)

What sets the YMCA apart is our ongoing commitment to the community. The Wallingford Family YMCA doesn’t just offer programs: it changes lives, builds families, and reaches out to neighbors in need. – English

Wallingford Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce 100 South Turnpike Road Wallingford, CT 06492 Telephone: (203) 269-9891 Fax: (203) 269-1358 Website: www.quinncham.com Email: [email protected]

The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce is a business association of over 700 members, from sole proprietorships to large international companies, and local non-profit organizations. Through a full calendar of events and programs, the Chamber supports business and community growth, provides legislative, educational and marketing opportunities to its members. – English

Spanish Action Council, Inc. 81 West Main Street Waterbury, CT 06706 Email: [email protected]

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Waterbury

Connecticut Community Foundation 43 Field Street Waterbury, CT 06702 Telephone: (203) 753-1315 Fax: (203) 756-3054 Website: www.conncf.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Ann Merriam Feinberg

Engages the community to address its needs by connecting charitable resources to sustainable programs in human services, education, the environment, health care and the arts. – English

Connecticut Food Bank 56 Eagle Street Waterbury, CT 06708 Telephone: (203) 759-1919 Fax: (203) 759-1921 Website: www.ctfoodbank.org/contact.php Email: [email protected] Contact: Richard D. Grant

Connecticut Food Bank, a private, nonprofit organization, works with corporations, community organizations, and individuals to solicit, transport, warehouse and distribute donated food. – English

United Way of Greater Waterbury 60 North Main Street, Third floor Waterbury, CT 06723 Telephone: (203) 757-9855 Fax: (203) 757-0867 Website: www.unitedwaygw.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Glenn McCabe (Director of Marketing/Communications)

United Way of Greater Waterbury is a leader in facilitating the identification of regional needs and supporting solutions. – English

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Waterbury Regional Chamber 83 Bank Street Waterbury, CT 06721 Telephone: (203) 757-0701 Fax: (203) 756-3507 Website: www.waterburychamber.com Email: [email protected]

Waterbury Regional Chamber is the region's foremost business network, resource and advocate. The Chamber advocates the needs of the region's business community on major issues. – English

West Hartford

SNEHA, Inc. P.O. Box 271650 West Hartford, CT 06127 Telephone: (860) 537-0795 Website: http://www.sneha.org/content/publish/default.shtml Email: [email protected]

Sneha, Inc. is a network for women of South Asian origin and their families. We work to empower women, particularly survivors or domestic violence. – English

The Children’s Museum 950 Trout Brook Drive West Hartford, CT 06119 Telephone: (860) 231-2824 Fax: (860) 232-0705 Website: http://www.thechildrensmuseumct.org/ Email: [email protected]

The Children’s Museum is a great place of learning and fun for kids and families. – English

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The Friends of St. Vincent’s Center 19 Walden Street West Hartford, CT 06107 Telephone: (860) 233-8366 Website: www.friendsofstvincents.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Hope Lennartz

The Friends of St. Vincent's Center is a small group of volunteers formed to help the children and staff at St. Vincent’s Center for Handicapped Children obtains the resources needed to educate and care for the children. – English

The Bridge Family Center, Inc. 1022 Farmington Avenue West Hartford, CT 06107-2105 Telephone: (860) 521-8035 Fax: (860) 521-8036 Website:http://www.bridgefamilycenter.org/ss_plugins/content/content.php?conte nt.912 Email: [email protected]

The Bridge Family Center, Inc. is a comprehensive, regional nonprofit agency that provides a broad range of services for children and families throughout the Greater Hartford area. – English

Windsor

Friends of Northwest Park 145 Lang Road Windsor, CT 06006 Telephone: (860) 285-1886 Fax: (860) 925-1887 Website: www.northwestpark.org Email: [email protected]

Northwest Park is owned and operated by the Town of Windsor, and is within Department of Recreation and Leisure Services. – English

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Windsor Art Center 40 Mechanic Street Windsor, CT 06095 Telephone: (860) 688-2528 Website: www.windsorartcenter.org Email: [email protected]

Windsor Art Center showcases not only local artists, artisans, actors and musicians but also reaches beyond the immediate area to engage what is new and exciting in the arts outside Windsor’s borders. – English

Windsor Chamber of Commerce 261 Broad Street Windsor, CT 06095 Telephone: (860) 688-5165 Fax: (860) 688-0809 Website: www.windsorcc.org Email: [email protected]

The Windsor Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting business and the community. – English

Windsor Historical Society 96 Palisado Avenue Windsor, CT 06006 Telephone: (860) 688-3813 Fax: (860) 687-1633 Website: www.windsorhistoricalsociety.org Email: [email protected]

The Windsor Historical Society aims to inspire public awareness and appreciation of the diverse people, places, and events that contribute to Windsor’s evolving history. – English

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Windsor Locks

Windsor Locks Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 257 Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Telephone: (860) 623-9319 Fax: (860) 831-1036 Website: www.windsorlockschamber.org Email: [email protected]

The Windsor Locks Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Windsor Locks Area so that its citizens and all areas of its business community shall prosper. – English

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Springfield, MA

YMCA of Greater Springfield Family Center 275 Chestnut Street Springfield, MA 01104 Telephone: (413) 739-6951 Fax: (413) 736-4869 Website: http://www.springfieldy.org/springFront.asp?ID=2 Email: [email protected]

As the oldest YMCA in the country, the YMCA of Greater Springfield has a long established tradition of improving lives in our community. – English

Step Up Springfield 184 Mill Street Springfield, MA 01108 Telephone: (413) 693-0207 Website: http://www.stepupspringfield.org/new_site/external%20page/index.html Email: [email protected] Contact: Tim Allen (Executive Director)

Step Up Springfield is a community campaign for proficiency. This campaign is mobilizing the entire Springfield community around getting all of Springfield’s children to proficiency in academics and character development. – English

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Dunbar Community Center 33 Oak Street Springfield, MA 01109 Telephone: (413) 788-6143 Fax: (413) 781-8233 Website: http://www.dunbarma.org/adolescent-services/ Email: [email protected]

For nearly 100 years, we’ve been a safe haven for the youth of Mason Square, and a leader in the community. We are dedicated to youth development and family support through vibrant programs, resources, and activities. – English

Western Mass Bilingual Veterans Outreach Center 281 Franklin Street Springfield, MA 01104 Telephone: (413) 731-0194 Fax: (413) 736-2008 Website: http://www.bilingualvets.org/ Email: [email protected]

The western Massachusetts Bilingual Veterans Outreach Center is open to any and all Veterans of all Wars, conflicts, peace time service and all Eras. – Spanish, English

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COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES/ TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

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Danbury

Portuguese Cultural Center 65 Sand Pit Road Danbury, CT 06810 Telephone: (203) 748-1278

To ensure the financial security for the Center which will enable us to continue maintaining our heritage and culture at the forefront of our community.

Western Connecticut State University 181 White Street Danbury, CT 06810 Telephone: (203) 837-9000 Website: www.wcsu.edu Email: [email protected]

Western Connecticut State University serves as an accessible, responsive and creative intellectual resource for the people and institutions of Connecticut. We strive to meet the educational needs of a diversified student body through instruction, scholarship and public service.

Enfield

Asnuntuck Community College 170 Elm Street Enfield, CT 06082 Telephone: (860) 253-3032 Website: www.acc.commnet.edu Email: [email protected] Contact: Ms. Maura Gardener

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Welcome to Asnuntuck Community College where we pride ourselves on providing a quality educational experience in an accessible, affordable, nurturing environment that promotes student success.

Waterbury

Naugatuck Valley Community College 750 Chase Parkway Waterbury, CT 06701 Telephone: (203) 575-8040 Fax: (203) 596-8766 Website: www.nvcc.commnet.edu Email: [email protected] Contact: Cathi Jensen

Established in 1964 and renamed in 1992, the College is “community-based,” where students are provided opportunities to learn and explore their interests and abilities.

West Hartford

University of Hartford 200 Bloomfield Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117 Telephone: (860) 768-4100 Website: http://www.hartford.edu/default.aspx Email: [email protected]

The University of Hartford has surpassed the founders’ original but modest plans for a local university in Hartford, becoming instead a vibrant comprehensive University that draws 7,400 students from 45 states and 49 countries.

Saint Joseph College 1678 Asylum Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117-2791 Telephone: (860) 232-4571 Website: http://www.sjc.edu/ Email: [email protected]

A comprehensive institution with career-focused undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs.

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Springfield, MA

Springfield Technical Community College One Armory Square Springfield, MA 01101 Telephone: (413) 781-7822 Fax: (413) 746-0344 Website: www.stcc.edu Email: [email protected]

As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state.

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LIBRARIES

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Berlin

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library 234 Kensington Road Berlin, CT 06037 Telephone: (860) 828-7125 Website: www.berlinpeck.lib.ct.us/ Email: [email protected]

A public library in Berlin, Connecticut.

Danbury

Danbury Library 170 Main Street Danbury, CT 06810 Telephone: (203) 797-4505 Fax: (203) 796-1677 Website: www.danburylibrary.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Michele Capozzella (Assistant Director)

Danbury Library is committed to being a welcoming destination; A convenient gateway to the best sources of information, cultural enrichment and possibility; Responsive to the varied needs of our city’s diverse population.

Enfield

Enfield Public Library 104 Middle Road Enfield, CT 06082

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Telephone: (860) 763-7510 Website: www.enfield-ct.gov Email: [email protected]

The Enfield Public Library provides multiple resources to meet the educational, cultural, recreational, and technological needs of the community. Hartford

Hartford Public Library 500 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 Telephone: (860) 695-6300 Website: http://www.hplct.org/ Email: [email protected]

A free public library in the city of Hartford, CT

Hamden

Miller Memorial Central Library 2901 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 Telephone: (203) 287-2680 Website: www.hamdenlibrary.org Email: [email protected]

The Hamden Public Library, the community’s information center, provides a variety of library resources, access to innovative technology and a knowledgeable staff to improve the quality of life and meet the informational, educational and cultural interests of the entire Hamden community.

Meriden

Meriden Public Library 105 Miller Street Meriden, CT 06450

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Telephone: (203) 238-2344 Fax: (203) 238-3647 Website: http://meridenlibrary.org/ Email: [email protected] Contact: Alexis Burgess

A free public library in the town of Meriden, CT.

New Britain

New Britain Public Library 20 High Street New Britain, CT 06051 Telephone: (860) 224-3155 Website: http://www.nbpl.info/index.html Email: [email protected] Contact: Linda McNair

A free public library in the town of New Britain, CT.

New Haven

New Haven Free Public Library 133 Elm Street New Haven, CT 06510 Telephone: (203) 946-8130 Website: http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/library/ Email: [email protected]

Through its collection, media, services and programs, the library promotes literacy, reading, personal development and cultural understanding for the individual and the community at large.

New London

Public Library of New London 63 Huntington Street New London, CT 06320 50 Rev 04/02/12

Telephone: (860) 447-1411 Fax: (860) 443-2083 Website: www.plnl.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Suzanne Maryeski (Executive Director)

Public library in New London, Connecticut.

Stamford

Ferguson Library One Public Library Plaza Stamford, CT 06904 Telephone: (203) 964-1000 Website: www.fergusonlibrary.org/main

Public library in Stamford, Connecticut.

Harry Bennett Branch Library 115 Vine Road Stamford, CT 06905 Telephone: (203) 351-8291 Website: www.fergusonlibrary.org/bennett

Public library in Stamford, Connecticut.

South End Branch Library 34 Woodland Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 Telephone: (203) 351-8280 Website: www.fergusonlibrary.org/south

Public library in Stamford, Connecticut.

Suffield

Kent Memorial Library 50 North Main Street Suffield, CT 06078

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Telephone: (860) 668-3896 Website: www.suffield-library.org

Public library in Suffield, Connecticut.

Wallingford

Wallingford Public Library 200 North Main Street Wallingford, CT 06492 Telephone: (203) 265-6754 Website: www.wallingford.lioninc.org

The mission of the Wallingford Public Library is to acquire, organize, make available, and facilitate the use of books and other resources for the educational, informational, recreational, and inspirational needs of the entire Wallingford community.

Waterbury

Silas Bronson Library 267 Grand Street Waterbury, CT 06702 Telephone: (203) 574-8225 Fax: (203) 574-8226 Website: www.bronsonlibrary.org Email: [email protected]

The Silas Bronson Library provides free public access in order to foster ideas, to promote education, to disseminate general information and to make a positive contribution to the cultural heritage of Waterbury and its environs, serving as the focal point for the enrichment of the community.

Windsor

Wilson Branch Library 365 Windsor Avenue Windsor, CT 06095 52 Rev 04/02/12

Telephone: (860) 247-8960 Website: www.windsorlibrary.com/wilson/ Email: [email protected]

The Wilson Branch Library is a wonderful community meeting place that serves the needs of a wide range of Windsor and Wilson area residents.

South Windsor Public Library 1550 Sullivan Avenue South Windsor, CT 06074 Telephone: (860) 644-1541 Fax: (860) 644-7645 Website: www.southwindsorlibrary.org/sw/ Email: [email protected]

A public library in the town of South Windsor.

Windsor Locks

Windsor Locks Public Library 28 Main Street Windsor Locks, CT 06096 Telephone: (860) 627-1495 Fax: (860) 627-1496 Website: www.windsorlockslibrary.org Email: [email protected]

The purpose of the Windsor Locks Public Library is to provide educational and intellectual services to the community for the betterment and enjoyment of all residents of the Windsor Locks community.

West Hartford

Noah Webster Library 20 South Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107

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Telephone: (860) 561-6950 Website: http://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/about/meetingrooms Email: [email protected]

Public library in West Hartford Connecticut

Faxon Branch 1073 New Britain Avenue West Hartford, CT 06110 Telephone: (860) 561-8200 Website: http://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/about/meetingrooms Email: [email protected]

Public library in West Hartford Connecticut.

Springfield, MA

Brightwood Branch Library 359 Plainfield Street Springfield, MA 01107 Telephone: (413) 263-6805 Website: http://www.springfieldlibrary.org/branches/bw.html Email: [email protected] Contact: Janet Stupak (Community Relations Coordinator)