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Hartford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, left, Community School Director for The Village for Families & Children Trisila Tirado, and Sarah J. Rawson Elementary School Principal Dr. Tayarisha Batchelor, right, listen as student Jamie-Lee Henderson talks about distance learning during a recent visit to Henderson's home in Hartford. (Jessica Hill/AP, Hartford Courant article )

Friend, Happy summer! As we move into a new—yet still challenging—season, we have several important updates for you. In this edition: The Village is unwavering in our commitment to justice and equity today and always. We've held a series of community meetings, hosted a Facebook Live series on racial trauma and published this op-ed piece detailing our vision. Work that kicked-off just a few months ago to transform a massive warehouse at our Village South facility into an adult behavioral health services wing that will serve thousands of Greater Hartford residents is almost done! The Village is assisting with the U.S. Census to ensure everyone is counted, since people of color—especially children—are historically undercounted, resulting in myriad disadvantages. Relief for taxpayers affected by COVID-19 who take distributions or loans from retirement plans is available, and The Village can help. Hear about the unique challenges students living at The Village face and how donors and supporters are ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed. We hope you are healthy and well. Remember, we are here for you if you need us.

Sincerely,

Galo A. Rodriguez, MPH President & CEO

Our work at The Village often requires us to confront the impacts of racial inequality in our society. Fighting for change – in individuals, families and society – is The Village’s mission and is what inspires us to come to work every day.  Join us for our free 30-minute Facebook Live series, Lunch Break With The Village ! Our next episode on allyship and antiracism will take place on July 16 at noon with guest Dr. Maysa Akbar. Click here to RSVP.

The construction of a massive 8,500-square-foot warehouse space housed within The Village’s 331 Wethersfield Avenue in Hartford is wrapping up on time and under budget. The former trolley repair facility began transforming just a few months ago info an adult behavioral health services wing to serve thousands of people in Greater Hartford, and will be opening in a few weeks. Stay tuned for more details!

By being counted , we are helping Connecticut gain vital funding, as well as equal representation in the federal government. So stand up, be counted and help shape your future.

The Village's Financial Center can help retirement plan participants affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus take advantage of the CARES Act provisions providing enhanced access to plan distributions and plan loans.   FREE help is available for CT tax filers with 2019 incomes up to $56,000.

As we close our fiscal year, we want to thank all of the donors and supporters who have made a significant impact in the lives of the families and children we serve. Hear more about this impact by clicking here .

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