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Name our supervisor
Norma Pizarro
How to refer to us ?
Email Ascend@thevillage.org
Include: Client contact name, client telephone and email, and specify their needs
Name an organization that is hosting summer camp in Hartford
Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center
Name our community partner clothing resource
San Juan Center
Who is on the chair member that was adopted by The Village foster care program?
Curt Cameron
Name who funds us?
Connecticut Children's Medical Center serves children in primary care services, emergency care services, provide surgical services annually. CCMC also provides intensive care for children suffering traumatic injury or illness and neonatal care for children born premature or critically ill. The main campus is located on Washington Street in Hartford, directly adjacent to the main campus of Hartford Hospital.
What is the Ascend program?
The North Hartford Ascend Pipeline (Ascend) is a “cradle to career” effort in collaboration with Connecticut Children’s, local care providers and community-based organizations that’s committed to helping children and families in North Hartford access supportive, critical resources to reach their full potential.
Ascend Family Navigators work to enhance North Hartford families’ academic, health and life outcomes by guiding them to resources and services to meet their needs and help them thrive, including:
Name a food pantry in Hartford community located on Albany AVe
Shiloh Baptist Church located on 350 Albany Ave, Hartford, CT 06120 offers services on
Name our community partner
United Way
How long has The Village been serving families ?
For over 200 years....in counting....
Name a community partner
The City of Hartford
How big is our team?
Team of six
Name a healthcare resource in the Hartford community
Access Health
Name our Community food share located on Albany Ave
Hartford Public Library Albany Branch
How to explore the city of Hartford for free?
Ride the Hartford Dash Shuttle. It's free to use and goes around the downtown area from the Connecticut Convention Center. Stops may include Bushnell Park, the Old State House, Riverfront Plaza, and even the Hartford Public Library.
Name one community partner
Hartford public Schools
Where is our program located?
450 Church street
Name a diaper bank in the Hartford community
Intercommunity Health Care Coventry House located on 46 Coventry Street, Hartford, CT, 06112
This diaper bank can be accessed every Friday from 9-4pm
Connect with Rose-Marie Marotta if you have any questions or concerns 860)-569-5900 ext.660
Name a healthcare community partner
Intercommunity Healthcare, "health care for the whole person", provides primary care, behavioral health care, and addiction recovery services in the Greater Hartford area. Centers are located in Hartford, East Hartford, and South Windsor, Connecticut provide same-day care to any community member who needs it, regardless of life situation or ability to pay.
How long has Ascend been operating?
3 years
Name the five promise zone schools apart of our grant?
Milner
MLK
Sands
Wish
Weaver
What organization is apart of the Ascend Pipeline?
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
Name the largest referral service hotline in CT that connects to essential resources
211 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people to essential health and human services in Hartford, CT. It's available 24/7 by phone or online. 211 can help with a wide range of needs, including housing assistance, food pantries, healthcare, substance use programs, financial counseling, and more.
Name a community academic achievement resource for youth
Focuses on Personal Development, Academic Achievement, and Workforce Readiness.
OPP - Our Piece of Pie Legacy of Leaders
What year did the Ascend program officially kickoff?
2022