Community Partners in Action @cpa1875

One of the U.S.'s oldest criminal justice organizations, we provide restorative justice services to young people & adults, making communities safer & stronger.

 Connecticut
cpa-ct.org/
Joined July 2024
With the temps pretty chilly, stay in tonight & curl up with some popcorn and enjoy a good movie or two. First up, our own documentary film, Inspiring Hope, the story of Community Partners in Action. Watch it on YouTube here: piped.video/watch?v=rpL0lVRT… #reentry #ct #CriminalJustice
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#ThrowbackThursday: AI magic from filmmaker Larry Locke brings #Hartford’s #AllynHouse (c 1908) to life—where a movement for second chances began. In 1875, the 1st Prisoner’s Friends’ Society meeting—now CPA—was held here to help people rebuild lives after leaving jail. #CPA150
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Reintegration Mentor Gerald Scott embodies the power of second chances at CPA’s REGIONS-Hamden program — guiding young men toward confidence, stability & hope. Read his story: cpa-ct.org/staff-spotlight-i… #StaffSpotlight #SecondChances #Reentry #Mentorship #CPA150
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Did you miss our 25th Reentry Halloween Spooktacular Brunch? Well, check out the pics from Lasch Photo for some great costumes, cool performers and @SenBlumenthal -- cpact.smugmug.com/Halloween-…
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CT Dept. of Social Services @ctdss
Oct 29
If you need food resources please visit CTFoodshare.org or 211ct.org to find your local pantry or mobile site.
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Congrats to Shaia Currey, Senior Youth Mentor at our REGIONS #Hartford, on completing the #HartfordWorkforceLeadersAcademy with @UnitedWay! Her capstone, “Bridging the CAP,” helps students transition from middle to high school through mentorship & support. #YouthEmpowerment
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Grateful to host yesterday’s Greater Hartford Reentry Council Health & Wellness Resource Fair at our Reentry Welcome Center! A great day of connection, care & community — helping people rebuild their health, confidence & futures. 💙 #ReentryMatters #CPA150
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CPA #PrisonArts alumnus Danny Killion is featured in “For Liberation & For Life: The Legacy of Black Dimensions in Art” at @AlbanyInstitute. Here's Danny with #astrophysicist @neiltyson at a recent event. albanyinstitute.org/exhibiti… #PrisonArts #ArtForChange #SecondChances #Albany
Our hearts are with #Jamaica. As #HurricaneMelissa is on a course to strike the island with devastating force, our thoughts are with all who are in harm’s way, especially our staff, participants, & community members with loved ones in Jamaica. We stand in solidarity with you!
Tomorrow, the #GreaterHartfordReentryCouncil presents a free #HealthWellnessFair at the #HartfordReentryWelcomeCenter at 716 Windsor St. Onsite w #healthcare providers & vendors, educational materials, #vaccinations, #fitness assessments, #nutrition plans, & more! #CT #reentry
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Our 25th Reentry Halloween Brunch delivered joy, community and amazing costumes! Congrats to our awardees and #PursuitAerospace on receiving the Community Partner Award. Huge thanks to @SenBlumenthal for joining us + to JDPP for a powerful performance!
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We're excited to share that U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal will be joining us at our Halloween Spooktacular Reentry Brunch this Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Pond House Cafe. For more info: cpa-ct.org/brunch-2025/
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This early 1900s image of a man who was incarcerated at Old Wethersfield Prison reflects an early belief that purposeful work could support rehabilitation. Today, CPA builds on that legacy with person-centered programs that open doors to brighter futures. #ThrowbackThursday
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Big news! Our #MessageintheMusic partner Darryl Scotti & @bigyardband just made the GRAMMY® ballot for “Weight of the World,” a song that shines light on homelessness. Listen here and share this powerful recording: piped.video/3C4-CVIlZ1E#CPA150 #Grammys #HomelessnessAwareness
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Art meets justice today at @FairfieldU at 5PM! Join faculty + voices impacted by incarceration for a conversation on the justice system, part of Stitching Time + Give Me Life: CPA #PrisonArts Program. patch.com/connecticut/fairfi… #ArtMeetsJustice #FairfieldCT #SecondChances #CPA150
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Today, Reps. @KateFarrarCT & @JilGilchrest met with CPA’s Beth Hines & reentry staff to discuss restoring $1.5M in state funding. Our Hartford & Waterbury Centers have helped 4,000+ people rebuild their lives — let’s keep them open. cpa-ct.org/take-action #ReentryMatters #CT
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At Bridgeport Detention, creativity is changing lives. Through our Enrichment Services + JDPP’s SLAM program, youth explore movement, writing & art around themes like “Masks.” Their courage + family support at Share Day prove: #ArtHeals & #PeopleCanChange 💫 #SecondChances #Youth
#TBT A little rewind to the early 20th century as we bring vintage photos to life thanks to AI and filmmaker Larry Locke. #CT #Corrections #ReentryServices #CriminalJustice #CTDOC
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The Commander-in-Chief of the Polish National Police visited CPA’s REGIONS Hamden, meeting youth, touring labs, & speaking with partners from Yale & ACES about second chances in action. 🔗 cpa-ct.org/a-global-perspect… #CPA150 #Youth #SecondChances #ReentryMatters #GlobalPartnerships
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What a day at the #HartfordMarathon! 20 amazing volunteers, 5+ runners, & hundreds stopped by our Charity Village tent to learn about second chances. Help keep the momentum going — support CPA today: fundraisers.hakuapp.com/team… #CPA150 #PeopleCanChange
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