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CRT’s “12 Ways of Giving” featured on Fox 61
The Community Renewal Team (CRT), the Community Action Agency serving limited income families in central Connecticut, compiled a list for the #12WaysofGiving to keep in mind when thinking about charitable giving for the holidays. CRT shared the list with Aisha Mbowe on the FOX61 News. There are numerous ways that people can help support the Community Renewal Team (CRT), which in turn directly helps the people and families that we serve throughout Central Connecticut. Examples include: the Target Circle Program;...
HRA distributes 547 turkeys to families in need
by Brian M. Johnson and Catherine Shen, New Britain Herald, 11/25/19) Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. distributed 547 turkeys Monday to families in need. “This is such a good thing for the community,” said Brenda Boggus, 54. “The staff here is very helpful and caring and they make sure you get what you need for Thanksgiving.” For the longtime New Britain resident, this will be an extra special turkey dinner because it will be the first time in...
Critically-Needed Affordable Senior Housing Arrives in Tolland with Access Housing at Parker Place
Affordable Senior Housing for Tolland has arrived with the newly completed conversion of the former Parker Elementary School into Access Housing at Parker Place, with 37 apartments now available for rent and 4 reserved for military veterans. The development of this affordable housing for those who are income eligible and at least 62 years old is the result of a partnership between the Access Community Action Agency as the developer, and funders Connecticut Department of Housing, Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Federal Home Loan...