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March 2021 Blog Posts (23)

2021 Health Equity Week! Please join us April 4-10

Join us for Connecticut's 3rd annual Health Equity Week from April 4-10. Health Equity Week is a week-long annual campaign created to raise awareness and start conversations about advancing health equity throughout the state of Connecticut. Use #HEW2021 to stay engaged & updated during the week.

Monday,  April 5th from  6 PM – 7:30 PM: a panel discussion to launch Connecticut's 3rd annual Health Equity week: “The Path…

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Added by Samantha Lew on March 30, 2021 at 9:40am — No Comments

Don’t get stuck paying your sky-high "Covid-19" utility bill!

Come to CAANH and get $$$ to pay your gas or electric bill.

The Last day for Energy Assistance for all Greater New Haven households has been…

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Added by Bianca Bowles on March 30, 2021 at 8:58am — No Comments

Moving Beyond the Scarcity Mindset

March 23, 2021…
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Added by Lee Cruz on March 29, 2021 at 9:37am — No Comments

New Borealis Leader Outlines Bold Vision for Philanthropy

February 4, 2021…
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Added by Lee Cruz on March 29, 2021 at 5:30am — No Comments

Voices of Local Leaders' interview series - episode 5: Adrian Huq

In our fifth episode of the Voices of Local Leaders series, we interview Adrian Huq, a young environmental activist with strong roots in New Haven. As a middle school student in the area, Adrian already cared deeply about the environment and would go out of their way to improve recycling efforts and reduce food waste at school. In high school, at the Metropolitan Business…

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Added by Gustavo Requena Santos on March 29, 2021 at 1:30am — No Comments

Continuum Celebrates Women's History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, Continuum is highlighting some remarkable women whose accomplishments we hope will inspire you to dream big and fight for the less fortunate.

 

Visit link to view the full-size poster with clickable links:…

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Added by Continuum of Care, Inc. on March 26, 2021 at 5:00am — No Comments

Path to Health Equity in Connecticut

Please join Health Equity Solutions and panelists to launch Connecticut's 3rd annual Health Equity week on April 5th at 6 PM. Health Equity Week is a week-long annual campaign created to bring awareness and start conversations on advancing health equity throughout the state of Connecticut.



Moderator, Tekisha Dwan Everette, PhD - Executive Director, Health Equity Solutions



Panelist, Nichelle A. Mullins, JD - President & CEO, Charter…

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Added by Samantha Lew on March 24, 2021 at 2:00am — No Comments

'Voices of Local Leaders' interview series - episode 4: Dr. Gale Ridge

In our fourth episode of the Voices of Local Leaders series, we interview Dr. Gale Ridge, a concert pianist that became an insect researcher at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Although Dr. Ridge’s specialty is bedbug’s behavior, she has helped solve several bug-related…

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Added by Gustavo Requena Santos on March 22, 2021 at 1:30am — No Comments

Public Art: The Case for a Cultural Heart Transplant

To create public works that truly serve our shared experience, we must maintain that community organizers and city-appointed art directors are sitting at the table as peers, not outweighed by power or pedigree but rather equalized by their lived experience.

Imagine that public space put the ideas of the artist at its center, with urban transformation, public infrastructure, and civic architecture as its foundation. In such a space, creative culture would be championed by the public…

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Added by Lee Cruz on March 19, 2021 at 4:02am — No Comments

Testify for the PROTECT Act (SB 1059) at the Judiciary Public Hearing

Let your voice be heard and testify in support the PROTECT Act, our bill that will eliminate solitary confinement and mandate external oversight over the Department of Correction! You can register for the testimony and learn more here. …

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Added by Stop Solitary CT on March 18, 2021 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Why Building a More Democratic Economy Matters for Nonprofits

                                                                                                                      July 6, 2018…
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Added by Lee Cruz on March 17, 2021 at 2:56am — No Comments

'Voices of Local Leaders' interview series - episode 3: Gammy Moses

In our third episode of the Voices of Local Leaders series, we interview Gammy Moses, an environmental educator currently working as the extended day PM coordinator at the Elm City Montessori school. Gammy has been connecting young students and their parents to accessible, open green spaces around New Haven for the last 16 years. Through references to his childhood in the island of Dominica, spending as much time…

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Added by Gustavo Requena Santos on March 15, 2021 at 1:30am — No Comments

Stop Solitary CT Promotion Campaign

On March 11th, we launched our promotion campaign which includes billboards on I-84 and I-95 as well as digital ads, targeted mailings, and bus ads. Check out coverage from our presser yesterday in front of NHCC. …

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Added by Stop Solitary CT on March 12, 2021 at 5:20am — No Comments

It’s time for Black folks to have a conversation between us, about us...

Health care workers answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccines

This information is shared for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. The views expressed are those of the featured medical professional and reflect information available to that professional at time of filming. Always consult a health care provider for any personal health decisions. …

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Added by Lee Cruz on March 10, 2021 at 10:19am — No Comments

'Voices of Local Leaders' interview series - episode 2: David Carter

In our second episode of the Voices of Local Leaders series, we interview David Carter, one of the facilitators for the ‘Neighborhood Leadership Program’ (NLP) from the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. After 30 years working as a…

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Added by Gustavo Requena Santos on March 8, 2021 at 1:30am — No Comments

DESK is looking for Board Members!

Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK) is accepting applications for membership on our Board of Directors!…

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Added by Sofia Morales on March 5, 2021 at 6:00am — No Comments

The study is done and the results are in: A guaranteed income changes lives.

125 randomly selected residents.

$500 per month.

24 months.

The Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED) is the nation’s first mayor led guaranteed income demonstration. Launched in February 2019 by former Mayor Michael D. Tubbs, SEED gave 125 randomly selected residents $500/month for 24 months. The cash was completely unconditional,…

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Added by Lee Cruz on March 4, 2021 at 11:30am — No Comments

$400,000 Grant Strengthens Permanent Resource for Connecticut’s Black Communities

Grant news: We're pleased to share the news about a $400,000 flexible funding grant from The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven to expand The Prosperity Foundation’s capacity. Read about it here

Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on March 4, 2021 at 6:13am — No Comments

Today: 3/3/21: What You Need Know About the Vaccine and COVID-19

Dear New Haven and Area Neighbors, Colleagues, Providers, Parents, Caregivers, Healers, Epidemiologists, Community Health Workers, Health Activists/Advocates, Movers & Shakers:

Tomorrow 3/3/21 at 5:30pm, the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) is hosting its first Virtual Town Hall on COVID vaccination, “What You Need Know About the Vaccine and COVID-19” highlighting the importance of Black and Latinx communities getting vaccinated.

Please join Yale School…

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Added by Ann Greene on March 2, 2021 at 1:00pm — No Comments

'Voices of Local Leaders' interview series - episode 1: Leslie Long

Welcome to the first season of Voices of Local Leaders, an interview series created by the Science Yourself initiative to promote and recognize the efforts of professionals and community members of the greater New Haven area. These leaders and their local initiatives value factual information, science literacy and critical thinking as the fundamental base for advancements in…

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Added by Gustavo Requena Santos on March 2, 2021 at 9:00am — No Comments

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Open Street Project

An Open Streets Family Reunion: Reflections from the 2018 Open Streets Summit

By Ryan O’Connor, Director of Programs, 8 80 Cities Recently 8 80 Cities wrote a blog post about open streets being a labour of love. That being the case, the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans felt like a family reunion of sorts. It was rejuvenating to see old and new friends who share our passion for open streets and are working tirelessly to create healthier, happier, and more connected communities across the world. The event, which took place on September 15-16, brought together more than 50 leaders who currently organize open streets programs or are interested in bringing the...

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Open Streets Summit Draft Agenda

We hope you are getting ready and feel excited about the Open Streets Summit in Gretna/New Orleans! Taking place from September 15-16, 2018, the Summit will feature tours, presentations and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Attendees will learn about the nuts and bolts of starting or scaling up open streets programs, including: Route design and planning Partnerships with business and officials Social inclusion Safety and logistics Marketing and promotion Program evaluation through measurable goals and metrics If you haven’t done it yet, click here to register for the Open Streets Summit only or...

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Open Streets Summit Speakers Announced!

The Open Streets Project is proud to announce that Ed Solis from Viva Calle (San Jose, CA), Romel Pascual from CicLAvia (Los Angeles, CA), Jaymie Santiago and Charles Brown from New Brunswick Ciclovia will join us as speakers for the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans and Gretna! Taking place from September 15-16 2018, the Summit will feature: Behind the scenes tour of the City of Gretna’s inaugural open streets program. Workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Training and inspiration for both -novice and experienced- open streets organizers and supporters...

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Local Initiatives Support Corporation

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC Award $1.7 Million to Upgrade Under-Resourced Community Sporting Spaces in 20 Cities and Towns

LISC and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announced grant recipients from the second round of the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative. Twenty communities across the country will use $1.7 million in grants to fund renovation of facilities for basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, football, tennis, lacrosse, and volleyball.

A Place for Caregiving: LISC Strengthens Housing Stability for Home-Based Child Care Providers

Home-based child care providers are a lifeline for working families, yet they often face challenges with housing and financial stability. A new Q&A with LISC experts dives into their struggles, critical needs, and a pilot program supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help them thrive.

Living Resiliently: In the Wake of Hurricane Helene, LISC’s Sam Ruark Reflects

LISC’s new director of green initiatives is helping lead a groundbreaking effort to decarbonize the nation’s affordable housing and help low-income communities build resiliency in the face of the harmful impacts of climate change. Here, after personally weathering Hurricane Helene in the intentional “ecovillage” where he lives in North Carolina, Ruark paints a picture of what’s at stake, and how the planet and people can heal together.

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