Author: michellepuzzo

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.” Hellen Keller EYE HEALTH FAIR RESULTS We talked with people with a variety of conditions, here were some examples from our small survey group…

Eye Health Fair UR Community Cares is hosting an Eye Health Fair on Thursday, January 23rd, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM (with a snow date of Friday, January 24th, at the same time). The location is in UR Community Tech Center, 153 Spruce Street, Manchester, CT. We will have ASL interpreters onsite for the event…

Celebrating Inclusion: Building Bridges with the Deaf-Blind Community in Connecticut In our increasingly interconnected world, the value of inclusion cannot be overstated. It enriches our communities and strengthens our social fabric. Recently, we had the incredible opportunity to welcome members of the Communication Advocacy Network, dedicated advocates for deaf-blind and deaf individuals in Connecticut. This gathering…

A New Year, A New Vision for Community and Connection As the clock strikes midnight on December 31, we bid farewell to another chapter and step boldly into a fresh new year. For UR Community Cares, this transition is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s an opportunity to reflect, refresh, and recommit to…

Hope During the Holidays! The holiday season can evoke a mix of emotions—joy, nostalgia, and, for some, a sense of longing. Amid this complexity, the message of hope shines as a guiding light. Helen Keller once said, “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” These words remind us…

We are full of gratitude, full of turkey and full of ideas on how to continue to serve the community. Our volunteers are fostering connections, helping to decrease isolation and loneliness. One of our Manchester volunteers named Pam started with us in June 2019. She started working with Sonya, who lived in a congregate living…