Patrick Greenfield

Wed 29 Nov 2023 06.00 EST

The natural world underpins human civilisation on every corner of the planet. From oceans to rainforests, grasslands to mangrove swamps, ecosystems feed billions of humans, produce clean water and provide materials for shelter. As the planet heats, scientists and conservationists are urging the world to harness…

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Learning to love yourself is one of the most incredible gifts you can give yourself. In essence, treat yourself as if you are beloved, and you will be.

This is the second of my three-part series on how to love yourself. In case you missed the first one, here’s what the first five…

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On a recent call with a private client, she said, “I am falling in love with myself!”

I cannot tell you how unbelievably awesome that makes me feel! My heart is swollen with pride and love that I get to shepherd her on her journey to self-love. Mind you, that was only after four weeks of working…

Moved With Compassion Ministry is a Charitable nonprofit 501c3 organization in New Haven. Our mission is to provide basic needs such as food, clothing along with educational and spiritual assistance so that those in the community can live with dignity and respect. We currently distribute clothing out of a basement in New Haven.  Clothing are issued to individual as requested.  We attend community events and set up tables with clothes, books and toys that we give out. We have a passion to…

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The concept of willingness is something we talk about frequently in recovery. We say if you’re willing, you can make it through just about anything.” But just because you’re willing to do something doesn’t mean you want to do that thing.

I am willing to have the…

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Street art is no longer rejected as merely deleterious graffiti or vandalism, but rather, it can be the source of civic pride, public artistry, and outdoor engagement in cities across America. Strategically placed art—on the side of a business, under a bridge, on the exterior walls of a community center—not only helps with the beautification of a neighborhood, but also, it can be a return of investment for commerce...…

by Jan Ellen SpiegelNovember 5, 2023

The Chittenden beachfront area. The marsh is inundated from Long Island Sound, which has also washed up sand and debris. Nearby houses are in increasing jeopardy of flooding. JAN ELLEN SPIEGEL…

Position Summary

The Chief Operating Officer (COO), in partnership with the Executive Director and CEO, will serve as a co-leader and the primary administrative, operational, and facility leader of the newly revitalized The Bruce Museum. An engaged leader, the COO will be committed to organizational excellence and possess a deep appreciation for the changing museum field, community engagement, and high-quality visitor experiences. The COO will be the primary liaison…

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If you’re the kind of person who is always looking for someone to blame, welcome to the club! That was me. But I didn’t even realize that was what I was doing until I got into recovery. I’ve come to realize that I have an…

We are excited to announce the search for the Executive Director of Christian Community Action. (CCA), based in New Haven, Connecticut.  The Board and staff wish to celebrate and honor the incredible 35 years of service, passion, commitment and impact of Rev. Bonita Grubbs, the outgoing Executive Director, by ensuring CCA remains a leader in promoting independence for local individuals and families. 



CCA’s Board of Directors seeks a new Executive Director who will provide…

The City of New Haven has allocated $8M in ARPA funding to launch a comprehensive “Career Pathways” initiative with goals like creating a vocational and technical academy as well as enhancing the training and entrepreneurial pipeline that guides New Haven residents through the process of attaining living wage careers in growing industry sectors.

The 2nd Request for Proposal (RFP) from the City of New Haven…

I need a space to make a closet for the homeless and less fortunate, I have winter clothes and coats to give out.

Maybe you’ve heard the saying, “Feelings aren't facts.” Though this is true, they’re still real, and they matter. The point behind this saying is that feelings don’t need to rule your life. Take your feelings into account, but don’t necessarily use them as the only guide to your actions.

I used to let my feelings rule my…

Stop Solitary CT is hosting a Pre- Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 5-8pm at WhitneyVille Commons, 1253 Whitney Ave, Hamden CT.

We are coming together to honor the lives of those lost in DOC custody this year as well as to show support to the families of incarcerated individuals. We have invited an amazing experienced…

photo credit: Kyle Nieber

One afternoon at the beach nearby, I happened to sit next to a couple of women who were just bitching up a storm. Before recovery, I would have stayed there and been pissed off that these assholes were sitting next to…

Organization

Long Wharf Theatre (LWT) is embarking on an unprecedented journey, building a theatre company that can belong to the people of the city and region, centering possibility as a guiding ethos with an unwavering commitment to creating a boundary-breaking theatre with, for, and by the people to reimagine the experiment that is the American theatre.

Located in New Haven Connecticut, LWT was established…

Hope For New Haven and CERCLE were selected to manage $1.6 million in ARPA funds on behalf of the City of New Haven in support of workforce development for early childhood educators in the City. The grant is part of a citywide initiative to invest in successful educational…

Part 5 of 5: What Victim Mentality Is and How to Overcome It

The mentality I’m speaking of is referred to as victim mentality. There are a lot of misconceptions about what this is, which means so many people don’t even realize they have it.

Just because…