South Main Street Fire Relief.

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DDS program named “VIDAS”

On Wednesday March 22, 2023, the Hispanic Coalition officially revealed the new Department of Developmental Services (DDS) program name- VIDAS!  VIDAS stands for Valuing Individuality, Determination, and Ability to Succeed.

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Promoting Health Services

We had a busy weekend (March 11-12, 2023) promoting our health services at Staywell Health Center and at Grace Baptist Church’s Alzheimer’s Community Forum in Waterbury, CT! Both events were

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L.A.C.E Students Tour Central CT State University

L.A.C.E students toured Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) campus in New Britain, CT on Wednesday, March 1! A presentation was prepared for the students to learn more about student life

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L.A.C.E Students Tour UCONN Waterbury

L.A.C.E students toured the University of Connecticut (UCONN) campus in Waterbury, CT on Wednesday, February 22! The students participated in a personal tour with University staff and gained insight into

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L.A.C.E Students Tour Post University

L.A.C.E students toured the Post University campus in Waterbury, CT on Wednesday, February 1! The students enjoyed a lunch on campus and had a personal tour with Post University staff.

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Waterbury communities want a Health System Change

Committed for more than two decades to social services in the greater Waterbury area, the Hispanic Coalition (HC) became one of the Transforming Communities Initiative (TCI) sites that wants to

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22 students graduated from ESL

RIBA Aspira Carrier Academy is celebrating the achievements of its students. On January 31st, Tomás Olivo, Director Initiative of RIBA, and Betzaida Vega, Instructor, presented the diplomas to the 22

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Día de Los Reyes 2023

Día de Los Reyes was celebrated at La Casa Bienvenida on Friday January 6, 2023. It was a cold and rainy day but was lively with the joy of gifting

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2026 Puerto Rican Mayor for a Day flyer, honoring Frankie Batista, CT Department of Correction Officer Retired, flag raising ceremony Friday August 21 2026 10am Waterbury City Hall
40th Annual • Flag Raising Ceremony

Celebrate 40 Years of Puerto Rican Pride in Waterbury

Join us as we raise the Puerto Rican flag over City Hall and honor Frankie Batista, our 2026 Puerto Rican Mayor for a Day.

Friday, August 21 • 10:00 AM • Waterbury City Hall

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