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By Angela Barbosa
Many people are unaware that there are opportunities available to undocumented immigrants to pursue their higher education. Undocumented status is not a legal obstacle to attending a U.S. college. According to the College Board, a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity, “Undocumented students may incorrectly assume that they cannot legally…
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By Ann’s Place
Facing cancer is both emotionally and physically exhausting for everyone in the family. When you add in barriers to getting services, such as lack of transportation, it can have monumental effects. Ann’s Place strives to work with families to eliminate those barriers and Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) has made just that possible by…
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By Emanuela Palmares
With the New Year come new laws that may have an impact on you, your business or your community. Some are new taxes that went into effect on January 1, 2020, such as: –Dry Cleaning – The existing state sales tax rate will be expanded to dry cleaning services and laundry services –Parking – The existing state…
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By Anne E. Mead, Ed. D.
Kindness: friendly, generous, considerate and a concern for others. Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings and experiences of others. Image a world in which every child has these characteristics. Learning about being kind begins in the early years, from birth through adulthood. Children with kindness skills become more tolerant and accepting of…
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By Alicia Ghio
What’s more comforting than a big bowl of chili on a cold night? How about a chili chock full of smoky bacon, bourbon, and sweet maple syrup, all served on top of a cornbread waffle? Oh yeah, this chili dinner fills you up and warms your soul. Bacon, cumin, smoked paprika and bourbon give this…
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By Eric Faria
At the end of every December, it is common to reassess what the past 12 months have meant. It is also commonplace to set goals for the calendar year about to begin. If you take a moment to evaluate where you were one year ago and where you are now, is the balance positive or…
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By Tribuna Staff
Danbury, CONN. (November 13, 2019) – In keeping with Union Savings Bank’s commitment to making meaningful and positive contributions to individuals, families, businesses and the communities it serves, the USB Foundation recently distributed $200,000 to 20 non-profit organizations. The range of organizations impacted by these awards include community partners that offer job training opportunities, provide…
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The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to be the lifeline for patients in need this holiday season by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. While helping to save lives is likely motivation enough, those who come out to donate from November 18 – December 18 will also receive a $5 Amazon.com gift…
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By Catherine Blinder
Connecticut’s Lemon Law Program was one of the first in the country, beginning in 1984. In 2018, the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) processed 81 cases; so far in 2019, we have processed 93 cases. Even though there are many law firms advertising that they will help you through the process, it is not necessary,…