Community Resources
CT Digital Archive
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The CTDA is part of the Digital Preservation Repository Program at the University of Connecticut.
CT Food Pantries
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A comprehensive list of food assistance programs that provides full descriptions, pictures, hours, volunteer information, etc.
CT Hires
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CTHires (Connecticut Helping Individuals and Employers Reach Employment Success) is the CT Department of Labor's comprehensive workforce development website.
CT Homeless Shelter Directory
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The most complete list of shelters in Connecticut. The site lists emergency shelters, but many are general homeless shelters or transitional housing opportunities. Please note that many of these facilities have waiting lists (some are very long).
CT Judicial Branch
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The mission of the Connecticut Judicial Branch is to serve the interests of justice and the public by resolving matters brought before it in a fair, timely, efficient, and open manner.
CT Judicial Branch Law Library Services
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CT Legal Services
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CLS is Connecticut’s largest not-for-profit law firm. They transform the lives of low-income people facing issues such as homelessness, a lack of medical care, and domestic violence.
CT Unemployment Benefits and Claim Services
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Information on CT unemployment benefits and payments.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
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ESL classes are ideal for the person who wishes to improve their English language, speaking, reading, and writing skills. ESL classes offer you four levels of instruction in small groups from beginning to advanced classes.
Gallery 53
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Gallery 53 is dedicated to making art accessible to everyone in the community with exhibits, classes, and events.
Girls Inc.
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Kuhn Employment Opportunities
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Kuhn Employment Opportunities is a non-profit agency committed to helping people with disabilities find and retain employment.
Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven (LVGNH)
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"Empowering Lives Through Literacy." They envision a future in which the power of literacy enables all adults to thrive in their communities.
Master’s Manna, Inc.
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Meriden Adult and Continuing Education
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Meriden Adult Education provides opportunities for adults who want to learn about computers, discover new hobbies, improve physical fitness, or brush up on some skills.
Meriden Council of Neighborhoods
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Meriden Department of Health & Human Services
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The mission of the MDHHS is to protect health, prevent disease, and promote the health and well-being of all persons in Meriden.
Meriden Farmers Market
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The market offers farm-fresh produce. Ripe produce is harvested and then sold at the market that day, providing an exceptional garden-fresh taste.