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Every morning, as dawn begins to break, I see them, older adults trudging into their jobs with their canes, shoulders hunched but spirits resilient, fighting through the early cold to get to work. I watch others getting off the bus, clutching lunch boxes and hobbling toward their jobs, yet they press forward, never asking for…

CALL for ARTISTS!UR Community Cares is having the 3rd Annual Graffiti Battle on Sunday, 5/17/26, at URBAN LODGE BREWING in Manchester. Artists will be live from 1-4 PM, creating artwork on a canvas on the same theme, and the audience will judge the artwork and bid on the work as a fundraiser for our organization.…

There is so much sadness in the world. I saw this on social media, and it captured how so many are feeling. I wanted to share. I am a high school teacher. Before I share anything else, I want to read words written by a young girl whose voice still echoes through history: “Terrible things…

?UR Community Cares – Community Impact Update Last quarter, UR Community Cares continued to strengthen connections, expand access, and fill critical gaps across Manchester and the region through collaboration, inclusion, and service. Below are highlights of our recent accomplishments and activities. Community Engagement & Events ? Hosted a free community event with the Helen Keller National Center at CT…

Imagine this: every device in your home, from your lights to your TV, your refrigerator, is regulated by a master switchboard known as the fuse box. It’s quiet, often tucked away, yet essential for keeping your home energized and safe. Now, picture your body, specifically, your dermatomes, working behind the scenes, controlling your energy, your…

Dear Friend, At UR Community Cares, we believe that connection is the foundation of thriving communities. Through our intuitive digital platform, we link volunteers with older adults and individuals with disabilities, creating a trusted space to request assistance while reducing isolation and fostering empathy across diverse groups. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to help…

At the North Pole, December is usually filled with lists, laughter, and the soft hum of toy-making machines. But this year, something far heavier than snow settled into Mrs. Claus’s heart. It started with something responsible. Ordinary. Preventative. A routine ultrasound and mammogram, because even the most magical women know that taking care of themselves…

  We all know Mrs. Claus as the true engine behind the North Pole. Sure, Santa gets the headlines, the cookies, and the milk but let’s be honest: without Mrs. Claus, the whole operation would fall apart faster than a gingerbread house in July. But even icons age, and lately Mrs. Claus has realized something important: she…

Every year, like clockwork, Santa Claus slides down chimneys, drops off presents, and soaks in global praise as the hero of holiday cheer. Songs are written about him, cookies are baked for him, and entire movies revolve around his journey and joy. But there’s one tiny, tinsel-covered detail we all politely ignore: Mrs. Claus has…

As we move toward 2026, many individuals across Connecticut and beyond will begin navigating new federal requirements tied to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Under these updated rules, able-bodied adults without dependents between the ages of 18–64 will now need to work, volunteer, or participate in an approved training program for at least 80…