The Connection is excited to announce that Liberty Bank has awarded us a generous grant of $7,600 for the fiscal year 2024-2025! This funding will support our "Taking Your Idea Over the Finish Line: Entrepreneurial Workshop Series," a program aimed at empowering aspiring entrepreneurs in Middlesex County. Turning innovative ideas into successful ventures takes more than just creativity—it requires strategic planning, effective communication, and financial support. Our workshop series is designed to provide participants with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to succeed in the entrepreneurial world. This workshop series will be launching in spring 2025. Thank you, Liberty Bank, for helping us make a difference!
The Connection, Inc.
Civic and Social Organizations
Middletown, CT 2,420 followers
Building safe, healthy, caring communities and inspiring people to reach their full potential as valued citizens.
About us
For more than 50 years, The Connection statewide community-based human services agency has partnered with individuals and their families to provide the needed resources to improve their lives. We help more than 8,000 people annually find solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, and community justice rehabilitation. The Connection maintains corporate offices in Middletown, and delivers services at 65 residential and outpatient sites to residents in an extensive number of communities in Connecticut, including New Haven, Hartford, Middletown, Groton, Norwich, New London, Bridgeport, Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury and many others. The Connection's Institute for Innovative Practice is a social enterprise committed to empowering organizations through training, professional development, and consultation. With a track record of training thousands across 400+ organizations as well as our own staff of nearly 500, the critical relationship between individual wellbeing and organizational health is the primary focus of its efforts. As a socially conscious enterprise, the proceeds from our endeavors are reinvested directly into The Connection's programs, ensuring a continuous cycle of support and transformation.
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http://theconnectioninc.org
External link for The Connection, Inc.
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Middletown, CT
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1972
- Specialties
- behavioral health, community justice, family support services, human services, substance abuse treatment, housing, ending poverty, community based treatment programs, recovery, social enterprise, youth services, adult services, and Family support
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100 Roscommon Drive, Suite 203
Middletown, CT 06457, US
Employees at The Connection, Inc.
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Elizabeth Fairleigh, CPC
Chief Connecting Officer, thE Connection, Inc.
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Michelle Leeman
Client Service Aide at The Connection, Inc.
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Lee Anne Borkowski
Program Director III, Supportive Housing and Homeless services, The Connection, Inc
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Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore
Chief Executive Officer at The Connection , providing Visionary Leadership, results-driven Strategic Planning ,and Operational Excellence.
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ONE WEEK AWAY!🚨 Get ready to celebrate Middletown’s vibrant food and drink scene at the 2nd Annual Q Williams Taste of Middletown at the Wadsworth Mansion! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with tastings from top chefs, drinks from local breweries, live music, and a silent auction. ✨ Want the VIP experience? Grab your VIP tickets now for early access at 5pm, a commemorative t-shirt, and an exclusive tasting glass. But hurry- supplies are limited! Tasteofmiddletown.com Whether you’re coming for the food, to honor Q, or to support our amazing community, we can’t wait to see you there! 🍽️ #tasteofmiddletown #qwilliams #middletownct
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ONE WEEK AWAY!🚨 Get ready to celebrate Middletown’s vibrant food and drink scene at the 2nd Annual Q Williams Taste of Middletown at the Wadsworth Mansion! Join us for an unforgettable night filled with tastings from top chefs, drinks from local breweries, live music, and a silent auction. ✨ Want the VIP experience? Grab your VIP tickets now for early access at 5pm, a commemorative t-shirt, and an exclusive tasting glass. But hurry- supplies are limited! Tasteofmiddletown.com Whether you’re coming for the food, to honor Q, or to support our amazing community, we can’t wait to see you there! 🍽️ #tasteofmiddletown #qwilliams #middletownct
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🎉 Our staff had a great time at the 2024 The Mayor’s Ball on September 28th! The event benefitted Middletown Animal Control and St. Vincent DePaul Middletown/Amazing Grace Food Pantry, two incredible organizations making a significant impact in our community. Guests at The Connection's Middletown-area program regularly utilize St. Vincent DePaul, an important community partner of The Connection. Special shoutout to Stacy Hooker, Deborah DeJarnette, and Christina Jackson for being there and showing their support!
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Shanah Tovah from all of us at The Connection! Wishing you a new year filled with joy, peace, and meaningful connections. May this Rosh Hashanah bring growth, happiness, and new beginnings for you and your loved ones. #ShanahTovah #RoshHashanah
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We're thrilled to celebrate the success of our newest I-RISE Management Development training cohort! Our graduates have shown incredible dedication and hard work, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements. Their participation in the program has been invaluable, reflecting their commitment to personal and professional growth. Thank you for continuing to make a positive impact here at The Connection! #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #IRISE #TheConnection
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Next in our vendor spotlight series for the 2024 Q Williams Taste of Middletown is Lyman Orchards! 🍎🥧 With over 275 years of farming heritage, Lyman Orchards brings the best in local produce and freshly baked goods to the table, celebrating the rich flavors of Connecticut. Join us on October 10th at Wadsworth Mansion and be sure to stop by to taste the fresh, delicious offerings they’ll be serving. Tickets are on sale now—link in bio! #SupportLocal #TasteOfMiddletown #LymanOrchards #TheConnection
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Happy National HR Professionals Day from The Connection! Today, we celebrate and thank our HR team for their hard work and dedication in fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment. Your efforts make all the difference in empowering our staff to achieve their best. We appreciate everything you do! #HRProfessionalsDay #TheConnection
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Happy National Cooking Day! 🍳🍝 Today is the perfect day to get creative in the kitchen and try out new recipes. Share your favorite dishes with us and let's celebrate the joy of cooking together! Don't forget to join us at the Q Williams Taste of Middletown event on October 10th for more culinary delights. #NationalCookingDay #CookWithLove #FoodieFun #TasteOfMiddletown
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Saturday was the First Day of Fall! As the leaves change and the air gets crisper, let's embrace the beauty and warmth of the season. What are you looking forward to this autumn? #FirstDayOfFall #HelloFall