Community Partners in Action

10/16/2026

Last week we took a little time out for some important team bonding and gathered at our Manchester AIC for our third annual Co****le Championship. It was a great way to connect with each other, play, and celebrate our people and the work they do every day for the many thousands of individuals we serve across Connecticut. We could not do it without our amazing staff! ❤

10/15/2026

We're pleased to welcome Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas from the Connecticut Secretary of the State's Office and the ACLU of Connecticut, who will be sharing information about voting rights, voter registration, early voting, absentee voting, and civic engagement.

Whether you're looking to register, learn more about your rights, or get involved in the democratic process, this workshop is a great opportunity to connect with valuable resources and ask questions.

An informed voter is an empowered voter. We hope to see you there!

10/14/2026

We are excited to share a special podcast video from The Way Forward, created and produced by United Way of Greater Waterbury and featuring CPA's own Tracie Bernardi Guzman, a case manager at the Waterbury Reentry Welcome Center. Catch her recent chat with Glenn McCabe, VP of Marketing and Communications at United Way of Greater Waterbury here:

This episode addresses something many shy away from talking about, ...

10/13/2026

THANK YOU to all our friends, volunteers, staff and runners who took part in Saturday's Eversource Hartford Marathon!! We had a fabulous turnout, amazing weather, and lots of interest in our work and the people we serve. So great to see so many show up for a spectacular day in Hartford, and for Connecticut! Hartford Marathon Eversource CT

10/09/2026

It's nearly time to step off and begin the big race! The Eversource Hartford Marathon is tomorrow, and we're excited to be part of another great race weekend in support of CPA!

A huge thank you to everyone who has signed up to run or volunteer with Team CPA: Eleven runners are registered, including eight staff members, two board members, and one community supporter. And, we have 21 volunteers, including 14 staff members, two board members, and five community supporters.

There's still time to support our effort! Donate here: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/teams/community-partners-in-action-1?partner=5f8b4122a0ca2443442f

Visit us at the CPA table in Charity Village. We'll be there from approximately 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and there is also restroom access available behind the CPA table.

10/08/2026

Yesterday, CPA staff and board members came together for an all-day strategic planning retreat to map out our next three years. We want to thank Andrea Hawkins, CEO of Leading Culture Solutions, for guiding us through this process and helping us take what we have learned from surveys and focus groups and put into best practice with an actionable plan. Our goal is not to change the values that have guided CPA for more than 150 years. It is to strengthen the systems and capacity that will allow our mission to continue growing and succeeding well into the future.

10/05/2026

Don’t Miss a Special Prison Arts Alumni Exhibit in Bloomfield!

Are you a fan of our renowned Prison Arts Program? Well, you won’t want to miss the opening reception of Prison Arts Alumni: Mark Despres & James Pinder, an exhibition celebrating two artists whose work has inspired audiences for more than three decades.

Meet the artists, view their work, and celebrate this exciting new chapter as they continue sharing their talents with the community.
📍 Prosser Library
1 Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield, CT
📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
🕓 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
🎟 Free admission

The exhibition will remain on view through January 9, 2027.

10/02/2026

CPA Board Member Christy Miller shares why she is running on Team CPA at the Eversource Hartford Marathon on October 10.

10/01/2026

WE WILL BE AT the Connecticut Reentry Expo on Friday, Oct. 16, at Albert Magnus College in New Haven! This year's theme and shared vision is Community Working for Community.

More than a resource fair, the Expo fosters meaningful partnerships, increased access to vital services, promotes employment and educational opportunities, and creates pathways for long-term success. Want more info or would like to take part, contact the CT Reentry Expo Committee at [email protected] -- See you there!

09/30/2026

📣We were so excited to recently join with our friends at Travelers Championship, Aetna and Webster Bank and a host of community partners and charities for the Birdies for Charity check presentation. This year marked our first time taking part and thanks to our generous Board members and donors, we raised $18,245 plus an additional $2,736 in "Bonus Bucks" with the sponsorships of Webster Bank and Aetna, bringing our campaign total to $20,981.

As our Executive Director, Beth Hines, shared: "Being at the Travelers Championship gave us an opportunity to have some fun while talking with people about criminal justice, reentry and the work happening every day in communities across Connecticut. Most importantly, Birdies made us feel like we were part of something bigger: a community of nonprofits coming together through one of Connecticut’s signature events. We will be back next year!!"

It's events like this that bring the power of nonprofits together with everyday people for the purpose of giving and information sharing. We are grateful to everyone involved, especially our amazing donors. ❤