Wyllys Saint John's Lodge

The Portuguese Club of Hartford, Inc. has been a prominent cultural institution in Newington, CT since its establishment in 1927. With a dedicated leadership team led by President Carla Juvencio, the club offers a range of events, hall rentals, and an online store, providing a vibrant hub for the local Portuguese community.Generated from the website

Autism Families CONNECTicut (AFC) is a nonprofit organization based in Newington, CT, dedicated to providing recreational and social activities for families affected by autism. Founded in 2010, AFC serves individuals on the autism spectrum aged 3 to 35, as well as their siblings and parents, fostering growth and meaningful social connections through various programs. AFC aims to create a safe and joyful environment where individuals with autism and their families can feel understood and valued. With initiatives like Playing on the Spectrum and Leisure Explorers, the organization not only promotes fun but also facilitates personal growth, confidence, and community engagement for hundreds of families each year. Generated from the website

The Institute for Community Research conducts research in collaboration with community partners to promote justice and equity worldwide. It trains youths, adolescents and adults to conduct and use research for community change. The institute develops new models of public health prevention and tests new ideas for effectiveness. It also promotes cultural expression and community cultural resources. The Institute for Community Research shares the research results, models and information through conferences, workshops, publications and other public forums. Its health and mental health research projects focus on various issues that affect individuals, such as HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, depression, violence and sexual identity. In addition, the institute s cultural conservation and development projects are performed in collaboration with individual urban artists, cultural conservation organizations, and cultural and historical associations to support access to artistic resources and sustain heritage art forms and traditions in Connecticut. The Institute for Community Research is located in Hartford, Conn.