SINA Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance

09/11/2026

What's better than pumpkin spice and corn mazes this season? See below for details....

07/27/2026

Help us fill 100 Backpacks!
SINA's REACH Committee is collecting new school supplies to help local students start the school year prepared.
Donated supplies will first support students and families living in SINA's Cityscape Apartments, with remaining supplies distributed to South End Hartford students in need.

🗓 Donation Deadline: Tuesday, August 18

📍 Drop-Off Location: SINA Office
207 Washington Street, Hartford, CT

Visit https://sinainc.org/schoolsupplydrive/ for a full list of supplies.

07/24/2026

Join the MARG NRZ as we come together to clean, brighten, and beautify Maple Avenue!
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Corner of Maple Avenue & Franklin Avenue (approximately 167 Maple Avenue)
📣 Help spread the word! Share this post with your friends, family, and neighbors, and invite them to join us in making Maple Avenue cleaner and more beautiful.

06/25/2026

Every thriving community is built by people who choose to serve others. The 2026 REACH Awards gave us the opportunity to celebrate individuals whose leadership, compassion, and dedication are making a real difference in Hartford. Congratulations to all of this year's award recipients and scholarship winners. Your work inspires us, and we are honored to celebrate your achievements.

A heartfelt thank you to Liberty Bank for supporting this year's REACH Awards Ceremony. Visit https://sinainc.org/ to download the program book.

06/04/2026

📚✨ Young Authors Book Contest – May 20, 2026 ✨📚
We are proud to celebrate the incredible creativity and talent of our young authors and illustrators! This year, 10 student-created books were selected for publication, and we recognized 21 students ranging from 2nd grade through 5th grade for their outstanding work.
Congratulations to all of our winners and participants! Your imagination, dedication, and storytelling have inspired our community, and we are honored to celebrate your achievements.
A special thank you to the Park Street Library @ the Lyric for hosting this wonderful event and helping us showcase the talents of Hartford's young writers and artists.
📖 To view the full list of winning books and authors, visit the SINA website (or our photo album)! [https://sinainc.org/2026bookcontest/]
📸 To see more photos from the event, visit the link in our bio.
Photo credit: Andy Hart.
Hartford Public Library

06/04/2026

04/21/2026

What started as conversation became a lasting commitment to community- built on collaboration and a shared vision for the future.🤝

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10/17/2025

The 2026 REACH Book Author Contest is now open! Submit your book by March 23, 2026 for a chance to be featured in this year’s mystery-themed collection: “Secrets and Surprises.”

In partnership with the Hartford Public Library, winners will have their books added to the Park Street Library collection.

For more information, visit 👉 sinainc.org/bookcontest

07/23/2025

Help SINA fill backpacks for Hartford Residents. Collecting donations through August 18th. For list of school supplies visit https://sinainc.org/schoolsupplydrive/.