A huge shoutout to Heads Up! Hartford for their incredible work in our garden! 🌱🎨

Their amazing team spent two days prepping, painting, and sealing our garden beds, transforming them into vibrant works of art. They brought so much color, creativity, and life to our garden, all while working under the summer sun. The results are absolutely beautiful, and we couldn't be more grateful for their dedication and hard work.

They also joined us in celebrating our Northend/NHAH II reopening, making the day even more meaningful by sharing in the experience with our community.

As if that wasn't enough, Heads Up! Hartford generously provided us with two picnic tables that their youth participants built and stained themselves. These thoughtful contributions will provide a welcoming space for our children and families to gather, learn, and enjoy the garden for years to come.
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Thank you, Heads Up! Hartford, for investing your time, talent, and generosity in our garden and our community. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we are truly thankful! 💚

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We’re thrilled to share that construction is nearly complete, and the brand-new MLK will soon be ready to welcome residents later this year!

This brand-new community offers spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments and townhomes, thoughtfully designed for comfort, convenience, and a true sense of belonging. 

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December 25th, 2025
Our annual holiday gathering with the senior residents of Vine St was a heartwarming success! Some of our residents don’t have family nearby for the holidays, so this event was especially important in bringing everyone together. Thanks to the generosity of our Board members, staff, and donors, we were able to provide gift bags filled with necessities, toiletries, and fun recreational items.

Led by our Resident Service Coordinator and Community Engagement Manager, the day was filled with music, drum circles, games, and lively conversation. For those unable to attend, we delivered meals so everyone could join in the celebration, no matter where they were.
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It was a day full of connection, joy, and community—reminding us all of the importance of togetherness during the holiday season. We’re already looking forward to next year!

This fall, we hosted a fun community event at the 54 S Prospect Center, where both kids and adults could enjoy a little seasonal joy. We handed out candy goodie bags, set up arts and crafts stations with activities like fall coloring pages, paint, and other crafts, and created a space for everyone to get creative and festive. It was a wonderful way to connect with neighbors, share some treats, and celebrate the season together. 
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In addition to the gathering at 54 S Prospect Center, Kathy our Resident Service Coordinator (RSC) distributed candy goodie bags at our other two community centers at 127 Martin St and 4- Vine St, spreading the joy to even more families and friends across the neighborhood.  We can’t wait to do it again next year!