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New Prison Arts Program Greeting Cards Are Available!

  A new, limited edition blank greeting card from the Prison Arts Program, featuring the artwork of Nicholas Palumbo, is available today!

Local Marathoner Runs for CPA’s Culinary Training Program

Local marathoner and owner of the Pond House Cafe, Louis Lista, celebrated his 60th birthday by running the Philadelphia Marathon. Leading up to the event, he raised tens of thousands of dollars for the “Run Louis Run” fundraiser supporting CPA’s Culinary Training Program. 

“Manchester’s Scarf Lady” Crochets for FWC’s Winter Boot Party!

Known as “Manchester’s Scarf Lady”, Toni Sullivan plans to crochet 500 scarves for Footwear with Care’s upcoming Winter Boot Party. 

In Memory of Ray Lindsey: The Heart of CPA and The Community

Hartford Courant published a wonderful tribute for Ray Lindsey, a long time employee of CPA.

Footwear with Care founder named “Hometown Hero” by the Hartford Courant!

Hartford Courant published a wonderful article featuring Abby Sullivan Moore, the founder of Footwear with Care.

Footwear with Care featured in Fox’s new show Top 30!

Footwear with Care was featured in Fox’s new show, Top 30! FWC typically provides basic walking, running and hiking shoes as well as winter boots, but this unique program also providing shoes for work.

CPA is hosting their 20th Annual Resettlement Halloween Brunch!

Community Partners in Action’s Resettlement Program is hosting its 20th Annual Halloween Brunch on Sunday, October 29th, 2017 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Pond House Cafe in West Hartford, CT! READ MORE

Finding Their 2nd Chance Through Culinary Careers

  The Culinary Training Collaborative at Zest 280 is opening career pathways for people returning home after prison. WATCH. 

Footwear with Care – Shoes for the Homeless

See how Footwear with Care brings a community together to provide people with a good pair of shoes. WATCH

CPA Talks Reentry and Employment with CBIA

            Meaghan McDonald, Media Manager for the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), with CPA Executive Director Maureen Price-Boreland.  LISTEN