United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut launched a Women’s Leadership Council Oct. 20, announcing plans to implement financial education programs at one of the Hartford Community Schools.

The Enfield Summer Food Service Program at Saint Patrick’s Parish – also known as The Lunch Bunch – received some great press from the Hartford Courant this Sunday. Columnist Susan Campbell visited the program in late July and made summer food programs the subject of her most recent column. It’s a great example of how we can use our voices to advocate for community change.

On Thursday, July 14, Governor Jodi Rell signed House Bill #5360, An Act Concerning Children in the Recession. The new law creates a broad, multi-agency team to respond to the special needs of children caught up in economic crises like the recent recession. Connecticut is the first state in the nation to establish such a comprehensive system for meeting the needs of children affected by economic crises. 

An article in today's Hartford Courant discusses the need for summer food programs for children in our state and how the Enfield Summer Food Service Program - also known as The Lunch Bunch - is helping. Click here to read the full story.