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1/29/2025 0 Comments

A Heartwarming Holiday Gathering at Vine St

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!
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11/7/2024 0 Comments

Celebrating the Season with Our Community

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!




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11/7/2024 0 Comments

Celebrating 40 Years of Community: Bacon Congregate Senior Housing Anniversary

On November 1st, 2024, we celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Bacon Congregate Senior Housing, marking a significant milestone in its rich history. Some of our long-term residents have called Bacon Congregate home for many years, with one resident—pictured with flowers—having lived here for an impressive 30 years! In 1984, Sheldon Oak Central converted the Bacon Bottling Factory into what is now known today as Bacon Congregate, serving 23 units for low-income elderly. These one-bedroom apartments are provided with social and recreational services by full-time on-site staff. 
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Many of our residents love to sing and dance, so to honor the occasion, Elderly Housing Management arranged for an entertainer to perform and bring music and joy to the celebration in both English and Spanish. This event featured catered food, and residents were joined by their families, community members, and others in attendance! This special event was made possible thanks to the hard work and coordination of the Resident Service Coordinator Maritza Maldonado and Property Manager Kathy Russello from Elderly Housing Management. 
 
The anniversary celebration not only honored the building's legacy but also celebrated the history of Hartford and, most importantly, the wonderful residents who make our community truly special. As a gift from Sheldon Oak Central and its Board members, we proudly presented a community TV and karaoke machine to the residents to help rekindle the lively gatherings that bring our residents together—whether it’s singing and dancing, or bonding over a favorite movie or TV show.
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9/23/2024 0 Comments

Air-drying Clay Fun!

This past weekend, the Charter Oak Cultural Center hosted another engaging arts and crafts activity for our residents and children at 54 South Prospect St. This time, we explored the creative world of air-drying clay! The kids had a fantastic time letting their imaginations run wild, using paint, colored pencils, and various tools to mold and shape their clay creations. It was fun to see their creativity!
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8/26/2024 0 Comments

Back-to-School Movie Night

On Friday, families from our community came together at the 54 South Prospect Street community center to celebrate the start of the academic school year with a screening of the movie Monsters University. Children received bookbags and books, enjoying coloring pages that sparked excitement and prepared them for the new school year. 
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7/29/2024 0 Comments

Painting Ceramic Toucans!

This week at our community center at 54 South Prospect, we built on our birdhouse theme by painting ceramic toucans perched on wooden branches. This creative activity, brought to us by the Charter Oak Cultural Center, allowed each child to paint their toucan with complete artistic freedom and even name their bird. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to learn about colors, shades, and color mixing while expressing their creativity.
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7/22/2024 0 Comments

Summer Fun: Encouraging Curiosity with Birdhouse Building

This past week, the Charter Oak Cultural Center led a birdhouse-building arts and crafts event in our coummunity center at 54 South Prospect St as part of our summer activities. This event provided an excellent opportunity for the children in our community to connect with nature and birds. The activity encouraged collaboration among the kids while boosting their curiosity and creativity.
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7/15/2024 0 Comments

Rhythmic Beats: Musical Drumming Session

Charter Oaks Cultural Center brought a musical session for the children of Sheldon Oak’s Community Center at 54 South Prospect Street. The talented music teacher from the local cultural center led our session, which featured drumsticks and music buckets. We all gathered in a circle, fostering a sense of community as we crafted rhythmic beats together. This session was especially educational for the children who had the opportunity to delve into the world of percussion. They learned essential skills, such as holding and using drumsticks properly, along with various musical tips and tricks. It was a fun experience that sparked a love for music and rhythm in young hearts.
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7/11/2024 0 Comments

"I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!” Ice Cream Social Event

​We had a fantastic start to the summer with our recent ice cream social at our community center on 54 S Prospect St. Our event was full of fun, with coloring pages, lots of laughter, and, of course, plenty of sprinkles! It was the perfect sweet treat to beat the summer heat. 
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6/26/2024 0 Comments

The Groundbreaking Ceremony of the MLK Apartments

We are thrilled to share some photos from our Groundbreaking ceremony for the MLK Apartments on Monday, June 24th, 2024. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of our partners, funders, and speakers for their significant role in making this event a success. For a detailed insight into the ceremony's program, please feel free to explore the 'more' tab located right here on our website.
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Sheldon Oak
A Non-Profit Housing Development Corporation

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54 South Prospect Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Management: 860-785-4430
Development: 860-952-4807