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Hands On Hartford's Housing Services team provides intensive support to folks living with complex health challenges so that they can stay safely and stably housed. In addition to developing connections and community, tenants and program participants benefit from professional case management that enables them to manage the health challenges that have held them back from realizing their life goals. Working with the West Hartford Housing Authority, we will now be providing these supportive services to 14 individuals and families living in a beautifully renovated apartment building on New Britain Avenue. To provide the best service possible, we'll maintain an office onsite and we look forward to helping foster a new caring community where tenants can enjoy a great location, all the assistance they need to be successful, and affordable rent. We're always happy to share more about our supportive housing work - just contact Abbie Kelly at akelly@handsonhartford.org.
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Save the Date!
Our annual fall fundraiser, Hands and Hearts Together - Bring Hope Home, will take place on Sunday, September 26th at 5:30 pm. This event will be virtual again this year, so be sure to save the date and join us as we celebrate this year's theme of bringing hope home for our neighbors.
More details to follow!
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Annual Report Coming Soon
We're delighted to announce the release of our 2019-2020 Biennial Report where you can read about all that happened in 2019 during our 50th Anniversary Year, and the tumultuous, heartwarming, challenging and inspiring 2020. And you'll see for yourself all of the incredible support our community gave over those two exceptional years. Keep an eye out for this in your inbox! If you'd like a hard copy mailed to you, just contact Kate Shafer at kshafer@handsonhartford.org.
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Jose Santiago has joined us as our new Lead Custodian and is getting our facility into great shape. Welcome Jose!
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We are delighted to welcome Teth Pickens as our new Peer Support Specialist for the Homeless Outreach Program!
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Dennis Camp is the newest member of the team, joining the Homeless Outreach Program as an Outreach Worker. Welcome Dennis!
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The Emanuel Synagogue in West Hartford and the Emanuel Synagogue Sisterhood sponsored a virtual Faces of Homelessness speaking event in February with a deeply thoughtful group of 18 audience members in attendance. Coincidentally, it was Faces of Homelessness Speaker Ralph Gagliardo's birthday that day so in addition to sharing his experiences and perspective, he received lots of happy birthday wishes. For those interested in scheduling one of these powerful speaking events, contact Geoff Luxenberg at gluxenberg@handsonhartford.org.
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Speaking of Faces of Homelessness, our friends at Church of the Good Shepherd in Hartford (one of our founding congregations) also recently hosted a virtual speaking event and gave very positive feedback. They are also supporting our Neighborhood Services team with funds for homelessness prevention work - help with utility and rental assistance, to give families a hand up when they most need it. We are so grateful for their partnership in this important work.
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Care Baskets for Zezzo House Tenants |
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Our partners on the Board of Zezzo House, one location where Hands On Hartford provides supportive housing services, gave each of the tenants much-appreciated care packages. Here, HOH Team member, Gilberto Gonzalez, shows off these generous packages with Zezzo Board members Jo and Danielle.
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Honoring Women's History Month |
HOH celebrated Women's History Month by honoring these incredible women on our bulletin board throughout March. We highlighted some of the many role models, advocates, and strong women who have inspired us.
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Thank you to our friends Renee Dailey, Diane Dailey, Bill Ayles and Buzz Ayles who donated these yummy-looking shamrock cookies. Our Community Meals guests had a delicious special treat to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
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Meet Giselle! She brought 9 cases of soup for the Backpack Nutrition Program this month and it is so very much appreciated. Thank you Giselle for taking such good care of kids in Hartford!
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Our amazing and talented friend and artist, Kate Emery, is raising funds to support Hands On Hartford and the folks we serve by offering her beautiful original painting, "Early Sun." To find out more, visit her website at https://www.kateemery.com/events-calendar. We are so grateful to Kate and to everyone who participates for joining with us to reach out a helping hand.
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Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for more inspiring news about the wonderful supportive Hands On Hartford community - including support from Talcott Resolution, Bearingstar Insurance, Goldburger, 5 and Dime Canteen, and a group from Westminster School fundraising for the Backpack Nutrition Program!
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Interested in Volunteering? |
For information on any upcoming volunteer opportunities, contact Jackie Kasinskas at volunteering@handsonhartford.org or call 860-706-1522
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Hands On Hartford, in partnership with others, strengthens community in Hartford by responding faithfully to people in need through programs that change lives and renew human possibility.
We are committed to increasing food security and nutrition, improving health and providing housing while we engage volunteers and connect communities.
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How Can I Help?
Go shopping! If you're an online amazon shopper, be sure to start your shopping at smile.amazon.com and select Hands On Hartford as your charity. That way .5% of eligible purchases will automatically go to Hands On Hartford.
Make a donation! You will be part of a network of donors, volunteers and staff who work together to provide food, housing and related services for families who are struggling to make ends meet. To make a financial donation, click "Donate Now" or mail your check to Hands On Hartford, 55 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Our inkind donation wish-list is HERE
Request a matching donation from your employer! Many employers will match all or part of your donation - a great way to double your impact.
Add us to your estate plans. Contact Executive Director Barbara Shaw to explore planned giving ideas and to join our Legacy Society. bshaw@handsonhartford.org or 860-706-1502.
We are grateful for this amazing community and the love, caring, compassion and support we see every day.
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