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...
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...
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...
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...
by Communications Director | May 30, 2025 | CPA NEWS, CPA Stories, Reentry
As Community Partners in Action celebrates its 150th anniversary, we proudly recognize the generous supporters who make our life-changing work possible. Among them is Ralph Monti, a loyal friend to CPA and a Founder Sponsor for our milestone year. With a remarkable...
by Communications Director | May 30, 2025 | CPA NEWS, CPA Stories, Programs, Reentry
At the Waterbury Reentry Welcome Center, every seat tells a story—and on most Fridays, those seats are filled. What began as a modest idea from former University of New Haven intern Samantha Villa has grown into a transformative program known as the Job Club. Each...
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