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NEWS,
A N N O U N C E ME N T S
AND
NEW BEGINNINGS
FROM
C H RY S A L I S C E N T E R
Building
Connections WINTER 2019
Holiday Celebrations
Chrysalis Center clients and staff enjoyed the holiday season by
celebrating in a variety of ways! From a holiday party in our Recovery
and Empowerment Center with Santa and Mrs. Claus, to gingerbread
decorating at Hudson View Commons and Valentine the Clown making
toy deliveries at Victory Gardens, each of our housing sites truly enjoyed
the holidays in a magical way.
In addition, our Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale was a success,
providing a special holiday memory for many of our neighbors and
families. Thank you to The Hartford for sponsoring the event, along
with all our wonderful volunteers and supporters who helped make
the season brighter for so many!
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Sharon Says:
Dear Friends,
2018 was an amazing year and we couldn’t have done it without your continuous support! Thank you to the many
individuals, organizations and local businesses for their contributions and for truly assisting our clients and families
throughout the year.
Some of our exciting accomplishments include:
• A $2 Million federal grant award to combat homelessness in the State of Connecticut. These critical funds will
help us provide a pathway to self-sufficiency for individuals experiencing homelessness and those at risk of
losing their home.
• The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International recognized Chrysalis Center
with the highest recommendation for its Community Case Management, Supportive Housing Services and
Community Integration Services. With 1,400 standards, Chrysalis Center only received four recommendations,
placing them in the top 3% of all health and human service nonprofits in the nation and internationally.
• We are pleased to announce construction and renovation of our newest Veteran’s housing project, “The Elms” in
Bristol, has reached midway point and is expecting to move nine Veterans in by the Fourth of July holiday.
• La Cocina’s catering has grown tremendously this past year and will soon expand its offerings! This new and
improved earned revenue program has been developed through our participation in the Hartford Foundation for
Public Giving’s exclusive Social Enterprise program.
As we look at what lies ahead in the new year, we are excited to bring new opportunities to further our mission.
From individuals to families, to schools and organizations, it is because of you that we were able to provide assis-
tance to more than 2,727 people last year.
We invite you to join us on this journey!
Thank you again, and be well,
EMPTY BOWLS – MARCH 27, 2019
P lease join us for Empty Bowls on Wednesday, March 27th from 5:00-7:00pm at
the TCC. This family-friendly event gives friends and supporters a wonderful
opportunity to not only help bring awareness to the critical issue of hunger and
food insecurity, but to also play an active role in doing something to help local
families in need. Proceeds support Freshplace, our client-choice/case management
fresh food pantry, which serves 100 families in the north end of Hartford.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for children and under 3 free. Each ticket includes a
delicious bowl of gourmet soup, salad and homemade bread prepared by La Cocina.
All guests leave with a handcrafted bowl donated by local artisans as a reminder of
all the empty bowls in the world. We are grateful to WFSB Channel 3 News as our
Media Sponsor, and the Avon-Canton Rotatory for their generous sponsorship.
Advance registration is required. Tickets can be purchased online at www.chrysaliscenterct.org/events. For more
info or sponsorship information, please email elaramie@chrysaliscenterct.org or call (860) 263-4419.
Getting Help...Getting Better...Giving Back. Donor Spotlight W e are pleased to give the spotlight to Bob’s Discount Furniture, a wonderful supporter of Chrysalis Center for more than 25 years! Each month, Bob’s supplies Chrysalis Center with gift cards which allow clients to purchase new furniture. We are deeply grateful to Bob’s Discount Furniture for impacting the lives of thousands of our clients and helping them make a house a home. Out and About C hrysalis Center friends, supporters and volunteers enjoyed a fun day out at the Hartford Wolf Pack hockey game! Children had fun high- fiving the players before the game and meeting Sonar. A portion of the ticket proceeds supported Chrysalis Center programs. How to Support C hrysalis Center welcomes and appreciates your support! Whether it’s volunteering your time to help bring a smile to our clients’ faces, donating in-kind food and other items to our families in need, or supporting us financially… all support is wonderful. We are grateful to the many individuals, families, companies and organizations who choose Chrysalis Center as their charity of choice. To learn more about how you can become more involved, visit our website at chrysaliscenterct.org. If you are interested in making a monetary or in-kind donation, please contact Adria Giordano, Director of Development at (860) 263-4425 to discuss further. Thank you!
CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: VICKY
In her words…
I first became a client of the Chrysalis Center in 2013. A few words I would
use to describe my life before coming to the Chrysalis Center would be
chaotic, depressing and difficult. A few words I would use now would be
progressing, accomplishing and healing.
My life has changed in such wonderful ways since I began working with my
case manager, Danielle. I have become more outgoing than I used to be and
I’m so glad to have someone I can really confide in and trust. I know Danielle
has my best interest at heart and will always be there for me when I truly
vicky
need her. She doesn’t give up on me which means so much to me.
Danielle has helped me volunteer at a few different places, something I
wouldn’t have been able to do on my own in the past. I feel more
empowered and I’m really proud of myself for it. I am also healthier. I still
have a long way to go of course but I definitely feel a lot healthier mentally
than how I used to feel.
I highly recommend the Chrysalis Center to anyone who is going through
some rough times and feel they need a helping hand in getting on the right
track again. It’s such a wonderful and helpful place where you know you’re
in good hands and can count on them with just about anything.
Governor Lamont Visits Chrysalis Center
W e were thrilled to welcome Governor
Ned Lamont to Chrysalis Center at the start
of the year. The Governor spent time visiting
with clients and staff and learning more about
the wonderful support services we provide to
individuals. He even took part in a drumming
circle, which provides clients with a therapeutic
outlet to help manage stress or other mental
health issues. Clients enjoyed spending time
talking with the Governor about issues which
are meaningful to them.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Rotary Club of Avon-Canton
T hank you to Rotary Club of Avon-Canton for their
sponsorship of our upcoming Empty Bowls event with
a $1,000 donation to Freshplace. Longtime supporters
to Chrysalis Center, the Rotary Club’s motto of “Service
Above Self” focuses on providing humanitarian service,
encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations, and
building good will and peace in the world. We are truly
grateful for their wonderful support and friendship!
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:
ALL SAINTS
ORTHODOX CHURCH
J ust over three and a half years ago, Fr. James
Parnell of All Saints Orthodox Church in Hartford
approached Chrysalis Center to learn more about the
organization and how his parishioners could become
more involved. Since then, All Saints has been a
wonderful supporter of the organization by
volunteering their time, talent and treasure to
Chrysalis Center. All Saints volunteers host Bingo
Night for Cosgrove Commons and Legion Court
residents, serve Thanksgiving meals for clients, and
host a Memorial Day picnic for Veterans. They have
also been instrumental in collecting and donating
holiday gifts for clients, as well as support year-round
events and fundraisers.
Thank you to Fr. Parnell and All Saints parishioners
for their wonderful support of Chrysalis Center!
Holiday Thank You
A big THANK YOU to the following organizations and companies who made the holidays brighter for our
clients! From toy donations to fresh food, your gifts provided joy and hope for so many! Thank you!
Aetna HYPE – Hartford Young Valentine the Clown and friends
All Saints Orthodox Church Professionals & Entrepreneurs Women’s Club of Enfield
American Freedom Defenders Junior League of Hartford And our many individual and
Annunciation Parish Lamar Advertising Company family donors!
Aramark at University of Lincoln Financial Group
Hartford Pratt & Whitney, UTC
Aspen Re America Reno’s Auto Body & Repair
Classic Cakes SMC Partners
Disabled American Veterans St John’s Episcopal Church
Dimensions Abundant Life St. Mark the Evangelist Church
Ministries
St. Peter Claver Church
Exchange Club of Rockville
Suite 107
Eversource
The Hartford
Festival of Trees, Wadsworth
Tri Town Gymnastics
Atheneum Museum of Art
Toys for Tots of Hartford County
Greater Hartford Realtor’s
Association Travelers
Hartford Foundation for University of Hartford
Public Giving University of Hartford,
Baseball Team
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
HARTFORD, CT
PERMIT NO. 1096
255 Homestead Avenue, PO Box 320613
Hartford, CT 06132-0613
860-263-4400 Fax: 860-761-3103
www.chrysaliscenterct.org
Accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Rehabilitation
Facilities (CARF) for:
Case Management/Services Coordination:
Mental Health (Adults)
Community Integration:
Mental Health (Consumer-Run)
Chrysalis Center is an Affirmative
Action Employer Committed to
Fostering Diversity in the Workplace
Funded in part by DMHAS, DOC, DOH,
CT-NSP, HOPWA – City of Hartford
and HUD
Chrysalis Center accepts MasterCard, Visa, American
Express and Discover. Please visit our website to
donate online, purchase event tickets, or sponsor
a fundraising event. The Chrysalis Connection is
a publication distributed by Chrysalis Center, Inc.,
a non-profit charitable organization serving the
Connecticut area. For more information, or to add
a friend to our mailing list please contact
Adria Giordano, Director of Development at
(860) 263-4425 or by email at
agiordano@chrysaliscenterct.org.
Connections
Chrysalis Center
Save The Date! Board of Directors
Officers
Steven Ruth, Chair
Carol Larco-Murzyn, Vice Chair
ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS BENEFIT
Robert Lowry, Treasurer
Join us in the fight to end hunger. This wonderful family- friendly event will be held Karen D’Arco, Secretary
on Wednesday, March 27th from 5-7pm in the TCC (Training & Conference Center).
Enjoy a gourmet soup dinner and leave with an artisanal handcrafted bowl for only Directors
$20. Tickets available on our website at: www.chrysaliscenterct.org/events Jordan Fogel
Rosendo Garza, Jr.
Frank Giguere
Building
DONATION CREATION Thomas P. Kennedy
Christopher A. McKinnon
April is Donation Creation Month at Chrysalis Center! Looking for a fun group
Sharon Williams
activity that’s for a great cause? Have a competitive side? Want to make a
difference? Then join Chrysalis Center’s “Donation Creation Canned Food Drive and
Contest” and help us fill our shelves in Freshplace. One lucky winner will receive our Chief Executive Officer
Top Can award! For more details visit: www.chrysaliscenterct.org/events Sharon L. Castelli
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION RECEPTION
Join us on Tuesday, April 16 from 5-7pm, at the TCC for a celebration of our volunteers,
recognizing their hard work and accomplishments over the last year. The Volunteer
Reception is from 5:00 – 7:00pm. Invitations and more information coming soon.
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