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Message from the Executive Director

Message from the Executive Director

by Communications Director | Mar 11, 2026 | Advocacy, CPA NEWS, CPA Statements, Restorative Justice

Entering our 151st year, I’m guided by the responsibility that comes with our rich history. Community Partners in Action has helped shape reentry in Connecticut since 1875, and today we remain focused on building forward in impactful ways that matter for the people...
After 28 Years, Benito Came Home to Help Others Rise

After 28 Years, Benito Came Home to Help Others Rise

by Communications Director | Mar 11, 2026 | Advocacy, CPA NEWS, Reentry, Restorative Justice

On a winter afternoon at Community Partners in Action’s Hartford Reentry Welcome Center (HRWC), Benito Lugo Baez sits across from a participant preparing for a job interview. Benito listens carefully. He asks questions. He challenges gently. He encourages firmly. He...
Nearly 1,000 Moments of Dignity

Nearly 1,000 Moments of Dignity

by Communications Director | Mar 11, 2026 | Advocacy, CPA NEWS, Programs, Reentry

When the Clothes Closet at Hartford Community Court (HCC) began running low this winter, a community responded. Through the leadership of Connecticut State’s Attorney Investigator Jose Martinez and HCC Program Manager Deb Barrows and in collaboration with the Town of...
Your Voice and Action Can Restore Critical Funding

Your Voice and Action Can Restore Critical Funding

by Communications Director | Nov 3, 2025 | Advocacy, CPA NEWS, Reentry, Restorative Justice

When State Representatives Kate Farrar and Jillian Gilchrest visited CPA’s Greater Hartford Reentry Welcome Center, they saw firsthand how second chances take root — and what happens when they don’t. Their visit came after a CPA supporter reached out upon learning...
Spotlight on the Richard P. Garmany Fund

Spotlight on the Richard P. Garmany Fund

by Communications Director | Aug 25, 2025 | Advocacy, CPA NEWS, CPA Stories, Reentry, Restorative Justice

A Legacy of Kindness, Mentorship, and Second Chances For generations to come, the name Richard P. Garmany will stand for generosity, kindness, and opportunity. Administered by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the Garmany Fund continues to honor the life and...
A Message from Our Executive Director, Beth Hines

A Message from Our Executive Director, Beth Hines

by Communications Director | Jul 30, 2025 | Advocacy, CPA NEWS, CPA Stories, Reentry

Celebrating 150 Years—And Building the Future, Together As we celebrate Community Partners in Action’s 150th anniversary, I want to thank each of you—our staff, supporters, partners, and friends—for making this milestone meaningful. Together, we are continuing a...
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