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Elizabeth Hines Named Executive Director

Elizabeth “Beth” Hines is the new Executive Director of Community Partners in Action.
Beth was selected from over 50 candidates after a detailed and thoughtful search by our Board of Directors. Most recently Chief Operating Officer, Beth has been with Community Partners in Action for 27 years.

Executive Director Confirmed as CT Judge

  With great pride, Community Partners in Action announces that Executive Director Maureen Price-Boreland, JD, was confirmed as a Superior Court Judge for the State of Connecticut.

Hartford Reentry Welcome Center Becomes a Reality

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced a collaborative, three-year $450,000 grant, that will help CPA, the City of Hartford and various Hartford-Based public and non-profit agencies create a Reentry Welcome Center in Hartford.

The Story of Community Partners in Action: A Pictorial History Book

  Consistency, Creativity and Commitment: The Story of Community Partners in Action” is CPA’s new pictorial history book.

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.

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.