HANOC Snack Donations
The Outreach Team will be collecting non-perishable snacks for the Hillcrest Area Neighborhood Outreach Center (HANOC) during June, July and August. Needed snacks include but are not limited to:
- juice boxes
- small packages of crackers
- granola bars
- dried fruit
- popcorn, pretzels, etc.
One of the blue food bins located outside the Auditorium will be marked and designated for these snacks.
HANOC is a collaborative effort of the Town of West Hartford, The West Hartford Housing Authority, West Hartford Public Schools and other community agencies. HANOC helps families with limited economic means to become more financially independent and integrated into the schools and community by coordinating resources to help meet their needs. Programs include: After school homework program, Camp Hillcrest, Family Self-Sufficiency, Adult Education and Computer Basics, Play Groups, Middle School Groups, and Field Trips to name a few.
More information can be found on the Town of West Hartford website under Social Services.
Greater Hartford Interfaith Action Alliance (GHIAA)
A broad-based social justice initiative piloted by the Center for Leadership and Justice. GHIAA is comprised of over 40 churches, synagogues, mosques, and meeting houses, creating a diverse organization of lay leaders and clergy from across bounds of race, class, gender identity, religion, and geography. GHIAA builds relational power in local communities to address social justice issues. GHIAA’s current campaigns are focused on the areas of Criminal Justice Reform, Education, Gun Violence, Healthcare, and Housing.
If you have questions, contact Linda Bronstein (lindadiane275@gmail.com) or Terry Schmitt (taschmtt@aol.com) directly. Thank you!