South Main Street Fire Relief.

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Welcome “home” Seniors

After two years of challenges and being closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, “La Casa Bienvenida” opened successfully its doors. The Seniors were very excited to be back “home”. The

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Encouraging Children to Read

To encourage Children to read, Victor Lopez Jr., Executive Director of The Hispanic Coalition, met with first graders to read them a Dr. Seuss story. The students from the International

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Developing the Hispanic community in Waterbury

Fostering quality of life for Hispanic families, the Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury was part of the Waterbury Regional Chamber Job Fair, held on January 12th at the Courtyard by

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Surprise visit to seniors

During the pandemic, seniors experienced concerns about disruptions to their daily routines and concerns that isolation would exacerbate existing mental health conditions. That is why La Casa Bienvenida continues to

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The Hispanic Coalition goes pink

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And the Hispanic Coalition joined today, Thursday, October 21, in celebration of the “Pink Out Day” of the Saint Mary Hospital Foundation to raise

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Vale La Pena Awards

The Hispanic Coalition participated in the 2021 Connecticut Rivers Council, BSA “Vale La Pena Breakfast.” This event took place at the Waterbury Country Club on Friday October 15th. The Hispanic

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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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