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You Can Help Support Homebound Seniors with CRT’s 20th Annual Meals on Wheels Golf Classic, on Fox 61
NewsDo you want to support homebound seniors in need in your community? The Community Renewal Team (CRT) is hosting its 20th Annual Meals on Wheels Golf Classic on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington, CT to raise funds supporting the Meals on Wheels program for Central Connecticut.
CRT spoke with with Julia LeBlanc from Fox 61 about how people in the community can get involved in this annual event.
Find out how you can support CRT’s 20th Annual Meals on Wheels Golf Classic.
CRT Ensures Homebound Seniors are Safe During Heatwave with Meals on Wheels, on Fox 61
NewsWe’re in the middle of another summer heatwave here in Connecticut, so it is important to check in on the most vulnerable among us, especially homebound seniors. CRT’s Meals on Wheels program helps to deliver hot, nutritious meals each weekday and provides valuable wellness checks to make sure seniors in our community are safe.
CRT spoke with Julia LeBlanc from Fox 61 about this important program.
More information is available on the Fox 61 website.
To find out how you can support CRT’s Meals on Wheels program, please visit the Donate page.
Learn the Value – and the Power – of Financial Literacy with CRT, on NBC Connecticut
NewsAt this time, Connecticut doesn’t require financial literacy courses for students in the state, but lawmakers may change that. However, you can become financially literate for free thanks to CRT’s annual Financial Literacy Institute. On the last day to sign up for the class taking place this fall, CRT’s Jason Black spoke with Dan Corcoran from NBC Connecticut about why it is so important to learn these valuable life skills.
The full report is available on the NBC Connecticut website.
More information about this valuable adult-learning program is available on the Financial Literacy page.
CRT Wellness Day
Health Testing, HIV TestingCRT’s Early Intervention Services & Women’s Empowerment Center invites you to join us for an awareness day.
An opportunity to learn about our services and our mission to keep the community united and safe.
Free bags with sanitizer, masks and more will be offered.
When: August 18, 2021 (11:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Where: At the corner of Park St. & Washington St., Hartford – in front of the Walgreen’s
Contact: Cristian Ortiz, CRT Prevention Outreach Specialist @ 860-462-5225
*Free & Confidential HIV & Hep C testing will be available during the event!*
Her Time Hartford: A Network for Women Impacted by Mass Incarceration
Her TimeCRT’s Women’s Empowerment Center Presents: Her Time Hartford: A network designed to support and uplift women impacted by mass incarceration.
Support is here!
When: First Thursday of the month; 6pm-8pm
Where: Group offered via Zoom (link below) or In-Person (hybrid)
Address: 330 Market St, Hartford, CT 06120 Lower Level
For more info contact:
Tenesha Grant, Director of Women’s Services: 860-748-7605
Shamare Holmes, Director of Her Time: 203-727-9248
Cherell Banks, Her Time Program Manager: 860-794-8189
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-ispj4oHNOIfgeq9nkSSCQ_PL2O0Rdf
Her Time Hartford: A Network for Women Impacted by Mass Incarceration
Her TimeCRT’s Women’s Empowerment Center Presents: Her Time Hartford: A network designed to support and uplift women impacted by mass incarceration.
Support is here!
When: First Thursday of the month; 6pm-8pm
Where: Group offered via Zoom (link below) or In-Person (hybrid)
Address: 330 Market St, Hartford, CT 06120 Lower Level
For more info contact:
Tenesha Grant, Director of Women’s Services: 860-748-7605
Shamare Holmes, Director of Her Time: 203-727-9248
Cherell Banks, Her Time Program Manager: 860-794-8189
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-ispj4oHNOIfgeq9nkSSCQ_PL2O0Rdf
Her Time Hartford: A Network for Women Impacted by Mass Incarceration
Her TimeCRT’s Women’s Empowerment Center Presents: Her Time Hartford: A network designed to support and uplift women impacted by mass incarceration.
Support is here!
When: First Thursday of the month; 6pm-8pm
Where: Group offered via Zoom (link below) or In-Person (hybrid)
Address: 330 Market St, Hartford, CT 06120 Lower Level
For more info contact:
Tenesha Grant, Director of Women’s Services: 860-748-7605
Shamare Holmes, Director of Her Time: 203-727-9248
Cherell Banks, Her Time Program Manager: 860-794-8189
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-ispj4oHNOIfgeq9nkSSCQ_PL2O0Rdf
Her Time Hartford: A Network for Women Impacted by Mass Incarceration
Her TimeCRT’s Women’s Empowerment Center Presents: Her Time Hartford: A network designed to support and uplift women impacted by mass incarceration.
Support is here!
When: First Thursday of the month; 6pm-8pm
Where: Group offered via Zoom (link below) or In-Person (hybrid)
Address: 330 Market St, Hartford, CT 06120 Lower Level
For more info contact:
Tenesha Grant, Director of Women’s Services: 860-748-7605
Shamare Holmes, Director of Her Time: 203-727-9248
Cherell Banks, Her Time Program Manager: 860-794-8189
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-ispj4oHNOIfgeq9nkSSCQ_PL2O0Rdf
Her Time Hartford: A Network for Women Impacted by Mass Incarceration
Her TimeCRT’s Women’s Empowerment Center Presents: Her Time Hartford: A network designed to support and uplift women impacted by mass incarceration.
Support is here!
When: First Thursday of the month; 6pm-8pm
Where: Group offered via Zoom (link below) or In-Person (hybrid)
Address: 330 Market St, Hartford, CT 06120 Lower Level
For more info contact:
Tenesha Grant, Director of Women’s Services: 860-748-7605
Shamare Holmes, Director of Her Time: 203-727-9248
Cherell Banks, Her Time Program Manager: 860-794-8189
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEud-ispj4oHNOIfgeq9nkSSCQ_PL2O0Rdf
CRT’s Summer Newsletter is Available Now
NewsIn the summer edition of CRT’s email newsletter, we highlight the upcoming Meals on Wheels Golf Classic that will be held on Monday, Sept. 13 at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington, Conn. This golf course was also the host for CRT’s 11th annual Tee Off with Women golf event benefiting CRT’s Women’s Empowerment Center in Hartford.
The newsletter also points readers to sign-up details for the next session of CRT’s Financial Literacy Institute. Registration for that class is taking place until August 9.
Read the summer newsletter now.
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