Along with organizing the recovery community (people in recovery, family members, friends and allies) to 1) put a face on recovery and 2) provide recovery support services, CCAR also promotes recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction through advocacy, education and service. CCAR strives to end discrimination surrounding addiction and recovery, open new doors and remove barriers to recovery, maintain and sustain recovery regardless of the pathway, all the while ensuring that all people in recovery, and people seeking recovery, are treated with dignity and respect.
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Hands on Hartford
Hands On Hartford is a social service nonprofit organization that serves Hartford’s most economically challenged residents in the areas of food, housing, and health. They are also an affiliate of the Points of Light Global Network, which includes volunteer-mobilizing organizations located in nearly 40 countries around the world.
The Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern CT
The Sexual Assault Crisis Center is a private, non-profit agency offering free and confidential, comprehensive services to victims of sexual assault and abuse. SACCEC is a member of the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence, the statewide coalition of sexual assault crisis agencies.
Distressed Children & Infants International
DCI is working towards a future where all children have a chance at a dignified and successful life. They believe education is the key to ending poverty cycle, stopping child labor and early marriage. They provide education, healthcare, and skill development opportunities to youth and their families in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Nicaragua so they can thrive and lift up themselves, their families and communities. DCI also seeks to connect privileged children to less fortunate disadvantaged children in the United States as well as in other countries around the world, educating them about the challenges they are facing. Thus developing their empathy and responsibilities and inspiring them to take leadership in humanitarian causes; in this way we hope to nurture responsible and compassionate world citizens and future leaders.
Green Mountain Aid
Green Mountain Aid’s mission is to build mental health resilience through increasing access to holistic, culturally responsive services for refugees and asylees in Vermont and beyond. Organizational goals include the following:
1. Provide mental health services, including psychotherapy and case management.
2. Increase availability of mental health services by providing consultation and training to mental health clinicians and agencies.
3. Collaborate with community organizations to aid in accessing social services, obtain basic needs and access mental health services.
4. Provide evaluations and training for N648 medical waivers.
5. Provide training and consultation on working with interpreters in mental health settings.
6. Provide outreach to stakeholders to ensure culturally responsive and pertinent services.
7. Aid families in supporting loved ones from whom they are separated.
8. Advocate with agencies and government to ensure access to these services are being prioritized.
Windham Community Food Network
The Windham Community Food Network is an alliance of diverse community members, farmers, businesses, agencies, and partners who are working together to build relationships, share ideas, and develop projects to promote access to healthy food, generate economic opportunities, and promote diverse community participation in problem-solving for the Windham Region. Their mission is to “create opportunities for the community by building a healthy food network.”
Be (A)Part
Be (A)Part is a youth-led, scientist-engaged mentoring program in Connecticut.
We inspire and train diverse young people to be effective leaders and volunteers at social justice, health, and human services nonprofits.