Human Services Nonprofits in Connecticut

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TO PROVIDE DESTITUTE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES WITH BASIC NEEDS.

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TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT WILL EDUCATE, ENRICH AND EMPOWER THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES IN BRIDGEPORT AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

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FOUR PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO EDUCATION COUNSELING MUSIC THERAPY MUSIC EDUCATION AND CARE OF THE SICK.

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THE MISSION OF THE WOMEN'S LEAGUE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF HARTFORD. GUIDED BY DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES, WE PLACE EMPHASIS ON PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED GROWTH AND NATURAL CURIOSITY FOR LEARNING AND SOCIALIZATION. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVED BY THE WOMEN'S LEAGUE ARE PROVIDED WITH ACCESS TO A STATE OF THE ART FACILITY STAFFED BY CREDENTIALED CLASSROOM STAFF AND A SUPPORTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM. WORKING IN UNISON AND PARTNERSHIP, (CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND STAFF) THE WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOSTERS LIFELONG LEARNING IN AN ENVIRONMENT "WHERE CHILDREN LOVE TO LEARN AND LEARN TO LOVE...WHILE HAVING FUN."

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TO PROVIDE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS AND DAY PROGRAM SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS.

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THE REGIONAL YMCA OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT IS A COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO BUILDING HEALTHY LIVES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN THE SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. WITH A FOCUS ON NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY YOUNG PERSON, IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK AND SUPPORT NEIGHBORS, THE Y ENABLES YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES TO BE HEALTHY, CONFIDENT, CONNECTED AND SECURE. THE Y IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL REGARDLESS OF AGE, INCOME OR BACKGROUND. WE TURN NO ONE AWAY WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY; FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD MEMBERSHIP OR PROGRAM PARTICIPATION. WITH PROGRAM AREAS RANGING FROM SWIM INSTRUCTION TO FITNESS CLASSES, SUMMER CAMPS TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, COLLEGE PREP ACTIVITIES TO ART COURSES, AND DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAMS TO THE ENGAGEMENT OF CHILDREN IN DAILY FITNESS AND NUTRITION LESSONS, THE REGIONAL YMCA TOUCHES MORE THAN 19,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FULLY INTEGRATE INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES INTO THE COMMUNITY.

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THE YWCA IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

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FOUNDED IN 1955, MARC COMMUNITY RESOURCES PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT. THE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS AND MAKE CHOICES ABOUT THEIR LIVES. TO HONOR AND HELP FULFILL THESE DREAMS MARC PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH CHOICES FOR HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL LIFE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide multipurpose centers or services that meet the needs and interests of a particular target population.

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CAMP HAZEN YMCA IS A CAUSE-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION THAT IS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FOR HEALTHY LIVING AND FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, NURTURING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN.

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ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY AND ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES.

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TO PROVIDE ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS TO SENIOR ADULTS.

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TO HELP PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND THEIR FAMILIES ENJOY LIVES OF QUALITY, INCLUSION AND DIGNITY BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

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TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS.

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TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF FAMILY & CHILDREN'S AID, INC.

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HANDS ON HARTFORD, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHERS, STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY IN HARTFORD BY RESPONDING FAITHFULLY TO PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT CHANGE LIVES AND RENEW HUMAN POSSIBILITY

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JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES WHICH REFLECT JEWISH VALUES. THE AGENCY IS DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE MANAGE THEIR LIVES, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF FAMILY LIVING, AND ENHANCE THE SOCIAL ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY. THE AGENCY SERVES PEOPLE PRIMARILY IN THE COMMUNITIES OF STAMFORD, WESTPORT, BRIDGEPORT AND UPPER FAIRFIELD COUNTY.

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HIGH HOPES THERAPEUTIC RIDING, INC. (HIGH HOPES) IS A NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IN CONNECTICUT WHOSE MISSION IS FOSTER A VIBRANT COMMUNITY WHERE HORSE AND HUMAN INTERACTIONS IMPROVE LIVES. HIGH HOPES IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EFFICIENT, SAFE, INNOVATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OF ALL AGES. HIGH HOPES WAS FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT EXPERIENCING AND RIDING HORSES IN A SECURE, CHALLENGING AND COMPANIONABLE ENVIRONMENT WILL ACHIEVE THIS OBJECTIVE. THE FOCUS IS ON EACH PARTICIPANTS NEED TO ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL GAINS IN BALANCE, COORDINATION, STRENGTH, CONFIDENCE AND SELF-RESPECT.

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THE SHELTER FOR WOMEN HELPS YOUNG CONNECTICUT WOMEN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT MAKE SUSTAINABLE PROGRESS TOWARD RECOVERY AND INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING CLINICAL, RESIDENTIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT IN A SAFE,CARING ENVIRONMENT.