Impact Blog
An Event for the Ages: CPA’s ‘Inspiring Hope’ 150th Anniversary Gala
Community Partners in Action’s Inspiring Hope 150th Anniversary Gala on September 18 at The Society Room of Hartford was a moving celebration of history, hope, and second chances. More than 200 guests — including community leaders, partners, and supporters — came...
Your Voice and Action Can Restore Critical Funding
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...
What’s in Your Bag?
Featuring Bernadette “Ms. B” Fitzpatrick, Housing Specialist. If you’ve ever crossed paths with Bernadette Fitzpatrick — better known across CPA as Ms. B — you know she’s part mentor, part magician, and part miracle worker. As CPA’s Housing Specialist, she’s the one...
A Global Perspective on Second Chances: Polish National Police Commander-in-Chief Visits CPA’s REGIONS Hamden Program
It’s not every day that the Commander-in-Chief of a nation’s police force — responsible for more than 100,000 officers — climbs into an excavator simulator. But that’s exactly what happened when Maj. Gen. Marek Boroń, head of the Polish National Police, visited...
From the Streets to Stability: How CPA Helped One Woman Rebuild Her Life
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
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
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...
Celebrate 150 Years of Second Chances at CPA’s Inspiring Hope Gala
An evening of purpose, entertainment, and impact awaits on September 18. Community Partners in Action (CPA) invites you to join us for a powerful celebration as we mark our 150th Anniversary at the Inspiring Hope Gala on Thursday, September 18 at the elegant Society...
Savannah Freitas: From Reentry Case Manager to Harvard Law Student
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
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...