Connecticut Health I-TEAM By Peggy McCarthy Beyond the gleaming office towers overlooking I-95 in Stamford and the pleasure boats that frequent the city’s marinas, thousands of city residents are struggling with hunger, a situation worsened by the pandemic. Severe food needs in Stamford, which has the most COVID-19 cases in Connecticut, reflect the state and…

    Awarded grant to propel staff training to prepare the organization for rapid growth  Stamford, CT – The Building One Community team can expect a new comprehensive leadership training program to begin this year, thanks to a $50,000 grant from Impact Fairfield County.  “We are incredibly grateful to Impact Fairfield County for this opportunity!…

State Representative Matt Blumenthal During times of crisis, our community comes together. This moment is no exception. Throughout Stamford and Darien, individuals and organizations have been stepping up to aid their fellow residents like never before. They deserve our gratitude and recognition. To that end, last week, we began collecting nominations of friends and neighbors…

ABC 7 By Marcus Solis STAMFORD, Connecticut (WABC) — A Connecticut teacher is taking care of a newborn baby boy for one of her students as his family recovers from COVID-19. Luciana Lira, 42, who teaches English as a second language at Hart Magnet Elementary School in Stamford, became a temporary guardian for the newborn…

The Hour Insider By Justin Pappas In the cramped kitchen of a Spanish restaurant in Bridgeport, cooks, dishwashers and delivery drivers work in close contact with each other with no personal protective equipment, each sacrificing their health in pursuit of a paycheck, according to one employee. The employee, like some of her co-workers, is undocumented.…

Darien Times Since the coronavirus health crisis thwarted plans to honor Darien’s extraordinary volunteers in person at the planned April 30 event, the Community Fund of Darien is continuing its 40+ year tradition virtually. This year’s honorees, Darien residents who have made a positive impact in and around our community, and the nonprofits they serve…