In the 1970s, globalization began. Factories and mills, the economic engines for many American cities and towns, soon went into decline. ECHOES OF SILENCE, a photography exhibit by Tom Peterson, chronicles the final stages of this downturn. His work will be on view at City Gallery from June 3 - June 26, with an Opening Reception on Saturday, June 11 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Each of the images in the show represent the ghostly remnants of a not-so-distant yet seemingly irrevocable past. “Most of the photographs were taken in deteriorating sections of Connecticut cities where manufacturing had been prominent, like River Street in New Haven, and also Waterbury, Ansonia, Bridgeport, Meriden, and New Britain,” explains Peterson.
“Manufacturing began going out of business in the early seventies. Good paying jobs disappeared. The neighborhoods around the factories deteriorated, leaving empty shells of factories buildings…and neighborhoods. This all represented to me the disappearing of much of the middle class, and how we got to be such a divided country.”
Peterson is a documentary and abstract fine arts photographer from Hamden, Connecticut. His work features documentation of urban Connecticut and New York City, while also exploring and creating abstract architectural images of intense color. He has received numerous awards, including twice winning First Honors at Shoreline Arts Alliance. Tom has been a member of City Gallery since 2009.
ECHOES OF SILENCE is free and open to the public, and runs June 3 - June 26, 2022. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment (203-248-3175). City Gallery follows New Haven City’s mask mandate policy. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
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ACT NOW! You may be eligible for a cash benefit of up to a maximum of $750 ($250 per child up to three children) from the child tax rebate.
You must apply between June 1 and July 31!
- Are you a Connecticut resident with one or more children ages 18 or under?
- Did you claim your children when you filed your federal tax return for 2021?
If you answered both questions with “YES,” you might be eligible for a cash benefit from the Connecticut Child Tax Rebate!
The state will mail parents or guardians of children up to $250 per child (up to three children) if they apply with the Department of Revenue Services between June 1 and July 31, 2022.
It is easy to apply—you can use your computer, your tablet, or your phone.
Go to CT.GOV/DRS to learn more and to apply. If you have questions, call 211.
Please spread the word!
Download and share the Connecticut Child Tax Rebate flyer.
Long Wharf Theatre is seeking a consultant or consulting firm to help organize a year of community conversations throughout the Greater New Haven region. Beginning in 2023, our company will leave its building of 57 years and begin to intentionally produce live theatre in New Haven neighborhoods. These community conversations--in multiple neighborhoods and with multiple constituencies in their native languages--are in service to ensuring Long Wharf Theatre's daily work benefits and strengthens the vibrancy of the New Haven community. The outcomes of these gatherings will help inform Long Wharf Theatre's future, including where we produce, who we partner with, and how we can be most relevant to our hometown.
Attached is the full request for proposal. We hope you will consider applying or share it with peers and colleagues who you feel would be a good match for this opportunity. Proposals are due to rfp@longwharf.org by Wednesday, June 15 at 11:59 PM Connecticut time
Photo courtesy of New Haven Independent
A community center springs to life through the work of neighborhood volunteers.
Sitting abandoned for nearly two decades, the community center affectionately known as the “Shack” is once again a haven for young people and families in New Haven’s West Hills neighborhood. The reopening is the result of neighbors of all ages coming together to fundraise and volunteer their time to renovate and staff the center.
“It is a beautiful success,” said West Hills Alder Honda Smith, who led organizing efforts to reopen the center and is now a daily presence as a volunteer. “The game room is up and running and kids are utilizing the space tremendously. We have over 500 residents come through a month.”
The community-driven project began with neighborhood meetings and a fundraising campaign for the nonprofit created to run the Shack - 333 Valley Street Center, An Intergenerational Organization. The Community Foundation provided the project’s first grant, $30,000 made available from Stepping Forward, the $26 Million initiative to advance equity and address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of New Haven committed $135,000 to upgrading the building’s HVAC system and the state of Connecticut contributed a $550,000 grant to build a music production and recording studio in an abandoned storage room. Continue reading here.
May 19, 2022
Connecticut schools will soon be required to teach climate change as a part of the science curriculum, a move state legislators and advocates say will mean changes at a small percentage of schools that aren’t yet bringing the subject to the classroom...
https://ctmirror.org/2022/05/19/ct-schools-will-soon-be-required-to-teach-climate-change/
Washington (CNN)The Supreme Court said Monday that state prisoners may not present new evidence in federal court in support of a claim that their post-conviction counsel in state court was ineffective in violation of the Constitution.
The ruling is a major defeat for two inmates on death row who said they had compelling claims that their state lawyers failed to pursue.
In addition, it will make it harder for inmates across the country to prevail on claims that they received ineffective counsel at the state court level in post-conviction proceedings.
The 6-3 opinion was penned by Justice Clarence Thomas...
Critics say that big-time donors wield too much power over their fellow-citizens and perpetuate social inequality. But don’t cancel Lady Bountiful just yet.
Organized philanthropy, like most things, looks different on the inside than it does from the outside. “Philanthropy” comes from the Greek for “love of humanity,” and public perceptions of it have usually centered on donors and how humanity-loving they really are. The good guys are generous rich people who give to causes we all approve of, like combatting climate change; the bad guys give in order to launder their reputations (like the opioid-promoting Sackler family) or to advance unsavory goals (like the anti-environmentalist Kochs). Either way, the salient questions about philanthropy, for most people, have to do with the size and the quality of a donor’s heart and soul...
May 12, 2022
You want to help Ukrainians in need. Should you donate to UNICEF, UNHCR, Red Cross, World Vision, Caritas, Save the Children or some other charitable organisation?
There are so many charities, and charitable causes, to choose from...
We need your help! Earlier this year, we published Connecticut’s Path to Equity – a draft framework of state-level policy changes to promote health equity in Connecticut. While this draft included feedback from partners and a survey, HES wants to be sure the next version reflects even more Connecticut residents’ priorities for achieving health equity.
Why did HES create this framework? Health equity is complex AND achievable. The Path to Equity lays out the concrete, feasible steps our state can take to achieve equity. This will allow us (advocates, residents, policymakers…everyone!) to work together towards a set of shared goals.
How can you get involved?
- SHARE your ideas and experiences about what is required to get to health equity
- LEARN from other participants about their goals and experiences
- CO-CREATE a shared framework for advocacy
Please register below for the date and time that works best for you:
- Monday, June 6th, 2022 at 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
- Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
- Thursday June 9th 2022 at 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Workshops will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes long and are open to community members and partner organizations. Each session will have a maximum of 20 people. Community members attending on their own time will be thanked with a $20 gift card.
- Would you like to share this opportunity with others? Please find the flyer here!
- Follow the hashtag #Path2Equity & follow us on social media! Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram
- Can’t attend or know someone who is interested but unable to attend? Fill out this survey and share your thoughts and ideas.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to get engaged in health equity work! A series of community conversations is coming soon.
For more information or to arrange a conversation with your organization, please contact hwebley@hesct.org
HES is a non-profit organization located in Connecticut. Our mission is to promote policies, programs, and practices that result in equitable access to health care, increased quality in the delivery of health care, and improved health outcomes for Connecticut residents. Our mission is motivated by the vision that every Connecticut resident will obtain optimal health regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. Our work is fueled by the belief that increasing health equity requires leadership, advocacy, and collaboration to advance systems-level policy change to transform the lives of those most affected by health disparities in Connecticut. This translates to work focused on policy change driven by the needs of the uninsured, persons of color, and economically disadvantaged individuals in the state. HES does its work with a three-pronged focus to educate, agitate, and advocate.
We often have volunteer, intern, and employment opportunities available. Currently, we are seeking:
- Fund Development Director
- Policy & Advocacy Manager
- Training and Outreach Intern
- Training and Outreach Program Manager
A Note to Potential Candidates:
Studies have shown that women, BIPOC, and other people from marginalized groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications described in the job description. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. HES is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse work experiences and backgrounds. You may use your cover letter to express your interest in the role and what you hope to bring to this role.
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Investment Associate. The application deadline is May 27, 2022.
For more information and to apply, click here.
¡Si es así, puede ser elegible para participar en nuestro estudio de habilidades cognitivas!
- El objetivo de este estudio es mejorar las pruebas cognitivas para los Hispanos/Latinos que viven en los Estados Unidos. Buscamos adultos que no tengan condiciones neurologicas. Los datos que se obtengan a través de este estudio mejorará nuestra habilidad para detectar y diagnosticar con precisión la demencia y otros trastornos cognitivos.
- Si es elegible, la compensación será una tarjeta de regalo de $25.
- Si está interesado/a en participar, por favor contacte a Carmen I. Carrión, PsyD: carmen.carrion@yale.edu : 203-430-5353
Sponsored by Multi-Health Systems; HIC#: 2000025423
DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
We Love What Makes You Unique
Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As an organization, we are committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices.
Who Are We Looking For?
Are you a goal-oriented problem solver who enjoys working with data? Do you want your work to help create positive change in our community?
United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH) is seeking a Development Operations Coordinator who is comfortable with deadlines and data management to support the administrative components of our fundraising and donor stewardship activities. This person will be a critical part of helping UWGNH reach its annual fundraising goals.
This is a full-time salaried position that includes benefits with a salary range of $40,000-$44,000.
What You'll Do
Process revenue
- United Way is privileged to have the support of thousands of individuals and companies in our community. It will be your responsibility to record gifts from various donation streams (including mail, online giving platforms, stock gifts and third-party vendors) in the database in a timely and accurate manner that conforms with United Way's accounting standards.
Provide exceptional customer service
- You will play an integral role in building and maintaining the trust of our donors through exceptional customer service. You will work closely with fundraising staff to troubleshoot donor data issues and make sure that donations and donor inquiries are handled in a professional manner and are resolved quickly.
Become a database expert
- You will become an expert on larger-scale data entry, data management and reporting. With training and support, you will be able to anticipate how fundraising strategies will impact data entry, reporting and analysis.
Support the fundraising and finance teams
- You will work cross-functionally to support the operational components of fundraising activities including mailings, events and donor stewardship, and work with the finance team to reconcile gifts recorded in CRM with accounting systems and bank records. You will also support administrative projects that further our organization’s mission.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience with data entry and working with strict deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, and other Office 365 applications
- Knowledge of Excel lookup and database formulas, pivot charts, Power Query
- Experience working in cross-functional settings and/or meeting the needs of multiple people or departments.
- Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms or other databases; Salesforce or fundraising platforms preferred
- Ability to make use of available resources to solve problems on the fly
- Comfort in summarizing and transforming data
- Willingness and ability to learn new workflows and an openness to change
In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
About United Way
United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.
This position will work in our New Haven office and staff currently work in a hybrid environment.
United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply: United Way Of Greater New Haven Inc - DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (paylocity.com)
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Yolanda Davis, Arts Council Artist in Residence presents 'Unclassified' their work in fiber.
WEDNESDAY MAY 11 | 6-8 PM
Join us in The Sandbox, our free creative incubator space at 70 Audubon Street.
Light refreshments are available, and masks are required for this event.
New Haven, Conn. (May 9, 2022) – Greater New Haven once again showed its spirit of generosity during The Great Give 2022, raising $3.46 million for local nonprofit organizations. The 36-hour online giving event created by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven (The Foundation) also featured its highest ever number of sponsors.
By the close of the event on Thursday, May 5, a total of more than 13,700 donors and multiple sponsors raised $3,461,949 for a record number of 501 nonprofits. Continue to full release and complete results.
No, it’s not your imagination — New Haven really does make it harder than most cities do to let the public know basic information about crime and policing.
At least that’s what the Vera Institute concluded in an in-depth study that produced a “Police Data Transparency Index.”
The institute, which performs research about the criminal justice system, dived deep into the policies and performance of 94 local police departments representing over 25 percent of the nation’s population...
https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/new_havens_pd_among_nations_least_transparent
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A bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Ned Lamont will limit the use of solitary confinement in Connecticut prisons, codifying some of the reforms sought for years by Stop Solitary CT advocates.
https://ctnewsjunkie.com/2022/05/11/lamont-signs-bill-limiting-solitary-confinement/
Updated at 6:00 p.m. ET on April 29, 2022.
Development projects in the United States are subject to a process I like to call “whoever yells the loudest and longest wins.” Some refer to this as participatory democracy...
On April 6th, Dr. Peter Kalmus, NASA climate scientist and author, walked up to the JP Morgan Chase bank building in Los Angeles, pulled a pair of handcuffs out of a cloth bag and chained himself to the front door. With tears in his eyes, he spoke about the climate crisis to a group of supporters. ..
