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She was gruff. She was tough.But she had to be. My grandmother, my Meme, grew up in an orphanage with little education, facing challenges from the very start of her life. Those early struggles shaped her into someone who didn’t back down, who could weather any storm. She married, had five children, and yet never…

We are thrilled to announce that UR Community Cares has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Mini-Grant Program from the City of Norwalk to support our ongoing mission of improving accessibility and promoting eye health for individuals of all ages and abilities. This generous grant will help fund the upcoming Norwalk Eye Health…

UR Community Cares – Highlights from our Manchester Activities in April, May, and June UR Community Cares (UCC) continues to deepen its impact in Manchester through community-driven programs, partnerships, and outreach, made possible with the support of the Town of Manchester. Here’s a look at how we’ve worked together this past quarter to support the…

Empowering Independence Through Eye Health Education and Assistive Technology At UR Community Cares, we understand how life can change when vision de Empowering Independence Through Eye Health Education and Assistive Technology At UR Community Cares, we understand how life can change when vision declines. Sally and her daughter came to try out our assistive technology…

Empowering Independence: Hartford Foundation Awards Nearly $240,000 to Support People with Visual Impairments Visual impairment affects nearly 20 mil Empowering Independence: Hartford Foundation Awards Nearly $240,000 to Support People with Visual Impairments Visual impairment affects nearly 20 million Americans—about 8% of the population—according to Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute. For older adults, especially those over…

UR Vision Resources: Empowering Independence for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities UR Vision Resources is our latest initiative dedicate UR Vision Resources: Empowering Independence for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities UR Vision Resources is our latest initiative dedicated to supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities who have vision impairments. We are excited…

Manchester High School Art Student Joins Graffiti Battle The “award-winning “Best College Radio Station in CT” by the CT Broadcasters Association! I Manchester High School Art Student Joins Graffiti Battle   The “award-winning “Best College Radio Station in CT” by the CT Broadcasters Association! ICE Radio at MCC” will be deejaying!   Manchester High School’s…

Discover the UR Community Tech Center: May 2025 Highlights UR Community Tech Center is dedicated to supporting older and disabled adults in Mancheste Discover the UR Community Tech Center: May 2025 Highlights UR Community Tech Center is dedicated to supporting older and disabled adults in Manchester and beyond. Our mission is to provide valuable resources,…

Strengthening Communities: Implementing UR Community Cares Programs for the Support of Older Adults and People with Disabilities   As our society grapples with rising costs of living and potential budget cuts at both state and federal levels, the need for innovative local solutions to support vulnerable populations has never been more urgent. Among the most…

Stonington Community Cares pairs volunteers and seniors Building Community Connections: Stonington’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program UR Communit Building Community Connections: Stonington’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program   UR Community Cares has partnered with the members of Stonington’s Commission on Aging to expand our Neighbors Helping Neighbors program in Stonington. This initiative aims to foster a supportive…