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A Message from the Executive Director

A Message from the Executive Director

by Communications Director | Nov 3, 2025 | CPA EVENTS, CPA FUNDRAISING, CPA NEWS, CPA Stories, Reentry, Restorative Justice

Dear Friend, Our Inspiring Hope 150th Anniversary Gala on September 18 at The Society Room of Hartford was a night to remember. From the red-carpet welcome to the performances by Steve Moran and Latanya Farrell and her band, and the premiere of our 150th film, our...
From the Streets to Stability: How CPA Helped One Woman Rebuild Her Life

From the Streets to Stability: How CPA Helped One Woman Rebuild Her Life

by Communications Director | Aug 29, 2025 | CPA Stories, Programs, Reentry, Restorative Justice

WATERBURY — For months, Samantha Rosado’s “home” was a tent hidden in the woods behind a Walmart. “I was literally living in the woods,” she recalled. “I had nowhere to go. I was depressed and felt hopeless.” The 2007 Naugatuck High School graduate had always been a...
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...
Savannah Freitas: From Reentry Case Manager to Harvard Law Student

Savannah Freitas: From Reentry Case Manager to Harvard Law Student

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

When Savannah Freitas joined Community Partners in Action (CPA) in February 2025, she knew her time with us would be brief—just nine months before starting law school. But in those nine months, she made a lasting impact that will be felt long after she’s gone. A...
What’s in Your Bag? Featuring Sonja Booze

What’s in Your Bag? Featuring Sonja Booze

by Communications Director | Jul 30, 2025 | CPA Stories

Spoiler: It involves a lot of hand sanitizer. If you’ve ever emailed or called CPA’s Human Resources team with a Paycom question, benefits concern, or onboarding need, chances are you’ve encountered the calm, helpful voice of Sonja Booze—our go-to HR Generalist and...
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