Human Services Nonprofits in Connecticut

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WE ARE CALLED TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO RESPOND TO LIFE'S CHALLENGES.

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CONTINUED FROM PARTS I & III: RESPECT, AND DIGNITY. LARC IS A LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE ARC, THE LARGEST COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION FOR THOSE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ON A DAILY BASIS, LARC SUPPORTS 145 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT. SERVICES INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOMES, IN-HOME SUPPORTS, TRANSPORTATION, DAY AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE PAST YEAR INCLUDE: -LARC IS PARTICIPATING IN PROJECT SEARCH, AN EMPLOYMENT TRAINING MODEL THAT IS SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INTO COMPETITIVE WAGE JOBS. -LARC IS WORKING WITH LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS TO ENSURE THAT INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM SCHOOL TO WORK ARE AWARE OF THE OPPORTUNITY. THE PROJECT SEARCH PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BE A ONE-YEAR PROGRAM AND IS BASED ON A SCHOOL YEAR. PARTICIPATING INDIVIDUALS, PRIMARILY AGED 21 AND OLDER, WILL WORK IN INTERNSHIPS AT CHARLOTTE HUNGERFOR

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TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH CANCER AND TO THEIR LOVED ONES.

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OUR PIECE OF THE PIE, INC. (OPP) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1975 DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING YOUTH WITH THE KEY COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND SUCCEED IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. OPP'S UNIQUE MODEL IS CENTERED AROUND THE PERSONAL AND CONSISTENT RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPED BETWEEN EACH YOUTH AND A CARING, COMMITTED AND PROACTIVE ADULT STAFF MEMBER. THAT RELATIONSHIP HELPS PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFY AND OVERCOME BARRIERS, ACCESS PROGRAMS WITHIN BEST PRACTICES IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND ACADEMICS, AND TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, A COLLEGE DEGREE AND/OR VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND REWARDING POST-EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT. LAST YEAR, OPP WORKED WITH OVER 1000 YOUTH THROUGHOUT OUR PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING THEM ON THEIR PATH TO ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.OPP.ORG.

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TO EQUIP ALL LEARNERS FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS BY LEADING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES THAT ADVANCE EXCELLENCE AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES.

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THE WESTERN CONNECTICUT AREA AGENCY ON AGING, INC. (WCAAA) DEVELOPS, MANAGES AND PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THROUGH PERSON CENTERED PLANNING FOR SENIORS, CAREGIVERS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

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TO EDUCATE AND PREPARE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR LIFE.

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PROVIDES SERVICES TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

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TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE RESPONSE TO THE YOUTH,FAMILY & ADULT SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. UNITED SERVICES, INC. IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT CENTER IN CONNECTICUT PROVIDING PSYCHOSOCIAL, MENTAL HEALTH, CHEMICAL ABUSE, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, AND EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY. UNITED SERVICES, INC.'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA IS THE 21 TOWNS IN NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT. CLIENT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN 8 LOCATIONS, INCLUDING THREE MAIN OFFICES LOCATED IN DAYVILLE, WAUREGAN, AND WINDHAM.

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TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH A PROGRAM OF ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC INSTRUCTION, INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT, HEALTH AND FITNESS INSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. SQUASH HAVEN EMPOWERS NEW HAVEN YOUTH TO STRIVE FOR AND MAINTAIN SCHOOL SUCCESS AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS, AND TO FORGE A PATH THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION TO ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP.

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TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, OR FINANCIAL

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THE WEST HAVEN COMMUNITY HOUSE EXISTS TO FACILITATE HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE, INDEPENDENT, AND MEANINGFUL LIVES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND FAMILIES.

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TO AIDE IN THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL & SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE & ADULTS OF THE STONINGTON COMMUNITY.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CONGREGATE LIVING AND MEALS TO INDIVIDUALS NOT IN NEED OF MEDICAL CARE.

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OWNS AND OPERATES A FACILITY WHICH IS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

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WE SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL WORK AND PROVIDE A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE SEEKING TO DEVELOP HUMAN POTENTIAL AND ENRICH THE WORLD.

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VANTAGE GROUP'S COMMITMENT IS TO SUPPORT THE LIFE LONG NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN SAFE COMFORTABLE SETTINGS AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH PERSON'S SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH.

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THE CORPORATION IS FORMED TO DEVELOP, PRUDENTLY MANAGE AND DISBURSE FINANCIAL AND OTHER RESOURCES TO SUPPORT HARC, INC. AND ITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

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OAK HILL OPERATES GROUP HOMES WHICH HOUSE BOTH ADULTS AND ADOLESCENT RESIDENTS. OAK HILL PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ENRICHMENT SERVICES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE FULL, INDEPENDENT LIVES.

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TO PROVIDE FULL-DAY, FULL YEAR INFANT, TODDLER, AND PRESCHOOL CHILD CARE FOR ALL FAMILIES AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN, RATHER THAN JUST BE SUPERVISED.