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Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford
Feb. 23, 2017
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford, a private non-profit organization, has provided adult literacy services to the Greater Hartford community since 1972. Our cutting edge, student-centered, technology enriched programs teach nearly 1,000 adults each year the reading and writing, English proficiency, math, high school completion, citizenship, and job readiness skills they need to succeed. An accredited affiliate of ProLiteracy Worldwide, we serve 20 Greater Hartford towns, and rely on public and private support to expand our reach and meet the vast need for literacy services. |
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Waypoint Spirits
Mar. 02, 2017
It all started with a quiet moment of reflection on a beach. It was late summer and the sun was just beginning its journey below the horizon while out in the distance sailboats drifted by on Long Island Sound. Strolling the sands of Fisher’s Island with our faithful dog Barley and a Bloody Mary in our hand, the worry of life and bills and kids and the work week ahead slowly faded away like the late afternoon shadows. For one brief moment we were present in the now – the golden glow of the sunset, the sound of waves rolling up on the shore, the light breeze, and the pure contentment of just being. It was right then that the genesis of Waypoint Spirits was born – the realization that life is too precious not to pause and appreciate all of the little stops that make up our own unique journey through this world. With that one spark of inspiration a small collection of close friends set out on a journey of their own to make their dream of hand-crafting unique spirits a reality. And even through the months of planning, construction, financing, paperwork, juggling day jobs and more curveballs than you could image, we have always tried to pause and take note of the multitude of daily blessings abundant along the way. Our hope is that you enjoy Waypoint Spirits with that appreciation in mind – share it with close friends, enjoy it at special celebrations, savor it in the quiet, peaceful moments. Wherever your path may lead, remember to pause at the Waypoints along the way and appreciate every step of the journey. |
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Achilles International
Mar. 09, 2017
We Change Lives Everyday.The mission of Achilles International is to enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream running events in order to promote personal achievement. Specialized programs include the Achilles Freedom Team which serves wounded military personnel and veterans; Achilles Kids which provides training, race opportunities, and an in-school program for children with disabilities; the Achilles Para-triathlon Team which expands our running program into biking and swimming; Achilles Chapter workouts, plus our signature race Hope & Possibility which takes place in several cities worldwide. Achilles International brings the largest field of athletes with disabilities (AWD) to the TCS NYC Marathon and is the recognized authority in shaping AWD divisions in marathons nationwide. While our programs focus on running, the truth is, running is simply the tool for accomplishing our main objective: to bring hope, inspiration, and the joys of achievement to all. |
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Gran Bee
Mar. 23, 2017
The Gran-Bee, an annual fundraiser for the Granby Education Foundation, has become a town-wide tradition. Each year, mud season is made a little more bearable in Granby thanks to this night of friendly competition, silly antics, and brain-teasing fun. |
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Metro Hartford Alliance
Mar. 30, 2017
The MetroHartford Alliance was created with a progressive eye on the future development of the Hartford Region. Formed in 2001, the Alliance grew out of a merger between the Hartford Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1799, and the MetroHartford Economic Growth Council, which focused on economic development leadership. We are the leading business and economic development organization in the Region. More than 1,000 businesses, municipalities and organizations are among our membership ranks. We support pro-growth legislation, help local companies expand, assist start-ups, encourage government investment in key infrastructure assets, develop programs for young professionals, and recruit companies from other states to create a presence in the Region. |
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Interval House
Apr. 06, 2017
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FAVARH - Group Supported Employment
Apr. 13, 2017
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Holcomb Farm Learning Center
Apr. 20, 2017
Holcomb Farm is a 367 acre working farm and community gathering place, operated collaboratively between the Town of Granby, Connecticut and a Board of Directors comprised of local citizens. The property was donated to the Town of Granby by Laura and Tudor Holcomb. Generations of previous Holcombs had lovingly worked the land since the early 1700’s. By agreement, activities at the Farm center around Education, Agriculture, Arts and passive Recreation, in accordance with a long-standing Plan of Use that stems from the original donors. Both the Town of Granby and the Board of Directors organize and promote usage of the property by numerous community groups and individuals. |
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Simsbury River Run
Apr. 27, 2017
The Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club invites you to join us on April 30, 2017 for the 22nd annual River Run in picturesque Simsbury, Connecticut. This family-friendly event features USATF certified 5k and 10k road races, a 1-mile kid’s run and fun, healthy activities. All proceeds from the River Run go back into the community in the form of college scholarships for Simsbury and Granby High School graduates. Rotary International is a service organization comprised of 1.2 million neighbors, friends and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities. . |
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Granby Land Trust
May 11, 2017
The Granby Land Trust works to preserve Granby natural heritage through the conservation of its scenic vistas, open space corridors, wildlife habitat, ecologically sensitive areas, and agricultural land. Founded in 1972, the Land Trust owns approximately 1,385 acres and has preserved another 1,010 acres through conservation easements. To learn more about the Granby Land Trust, go to granbylandtrust.org and become our friend on Facebook. |
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Simsbury ABC House
May 18, 2017
The Simsbury A Better Chance Program (ABC) is a non-profit organization making a difference in the lives of academically talented young men of color from underserved communities. Since 1973, the Program has offered motivated, outstanding, minority youth the opportunity to achieve their dreams through education. Our students are primarily from cities in the Northeast, and they live in Simsbury for the four years they attend Simsbury High School. They return home on school vacations and during the summer. In Simsbury, each student has “host family” which gives them a family experience away from home. We know from over 40 years experience that our young men, through their experiences attending Simsbury High School and their involvement with the Simsbury community, will have the opportunity to attend the colleges of their choice and to assume positions of leadership and responsibility in society. |
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Cycling without Age
Jun. 01, 2017
Cycling Without Age is a movement started in 2012 by Ole Kassow. Ole wanted to help the elderly get back on their bicycles, but he had to find a solution to their limited mobility. The answer was a trishaw and he started offering free bike rides to the local nursing home residents. He then got in touch with a civil society consultant from the City of Copenhagen, Dorthe Pedersen (now Cycling Without Age), who was intrigued by the idea and together they bought the first 5 trishaws and launched Cycling Without Age, which has now spread to all corners of Denmark, and since 2015 to another 28 countries around the world. |
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