Impact Blog
“A Season of Thanks: Celebrating a Year of Impact and Gratitude”
Dear Team CPA, Partners, and Supporters, As we look back on recent months, I’m filled with gratitude and pride for all that we have accomplished together. I’m thrilled to announce that our work continues to be recognized at a national level, as our Prison Arts...
CPA’s Prison Arts Program Awarded $130,000 Grant
We are thrilled to announce that our Prison Arts Program has been awarded a prestigious $130,000 grant from ArtsHERE—a pilot program of the National Endowment for the Arts—recognizing our innovative contributions to the arts and social justice. This competitive...
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Noely Sanchez Velez Celebrates 25 Years at CPA
If there are two words that best describe Noely Sanchez Velez’s recipe for her success, they are strength, and family. Born and raised in the small town of Caguas in the central eastern region of Puerto Rico, from an early age Noely adopted a ‘take charge’...
Breaking the Cycle—Advancing CT Together & Community Partners in Action Partner to Empower Returning Citizens with Healthy Banking Workshops
It’s probably not often that one draws “inspiration” from reading an IRS tax manual like the voluminous VITA 4012 Volunteer Resource Guide. Yet, that is exactly what Takima Robinson experienced searching through what she describes as the ‘Tax Bible’ while...
Building a Culture of Belonging: The Impact of Our Biweekly New Hire Orientations
At Community Partners in Action, we believe that building a welcoming, inclusive, and empowering workplace begins from day one. Thanks to the dedication of HR Director Marie MacLean and HR Generalist Sonja Booze, our biweekly orientations are not just about...
Celebrating Team Spirit: CPA’s First Annual Cornhole Championship and Employee Outing
On September 13, Community Partners in Action hosted its first annual cornhole championship at our Manchester Alternative in the Community Program, gathering over 70 employees for an afternoon of team bonding, laughter, and a touch of friendly competition! Our...
This Season of Gratitude, Make a Year-End Gift
As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the power of gratitude and giving. Your support of Community Partners in Action makes a profound difference in the lives of those we serve and will help us continue to break down barriers to second chances...
Prison Arts Annual Show 2024
Save the Date!! Our Prison Arts Program Annual Show 2024 Opening Reception is September 26th from 6 - 8PM at CT State Community College Manchester. The show is free and open to all and runs through Nov. 13. This is the 44th Annual Show of artwork from Connecticut’s...
Transforming Lives: Community Partners in Action, CT Department of Correction, and Pursuit Aerospace
The men in this picture have a lot more in common than the same black t-shirt they all wear. Each has served time in prison, been released to a secure transitional housing site, and obtained solid employment thanks to a partnership among Community Partners in...
A Message from the Executive Director
At CPA, our commitment to Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (BEDI) is unwavering and deeply rooted in our mission. As many of you know, these principles are not new to our organization, but we are continually evolving to ensure everyone feels valued and...