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  • Eye Health Fair Wrap Up

    Eye Health Fair Wrap Up

    “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 – Jan. 23rd

    Eye Health Fair – Jan. 23rd

    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

    Celebrating Inclusion: Building Bridges with the Deaf-Blind Community in Connecticut

    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…

  • Happy New Year

    Happy New Year

    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…

  • December Hope – UR Community Cares

    December Hope – UR Community Cares

    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…

  • UR Community Cares – November Newsletter 2024

    UR Community Cares – November Newsletter 2024

    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…

  • Traditions of Pumpkins and Roasted Seeds

    Traditions of Pumpkins and Roasted Seeds

    The Warmth of Pumpkins and Roasted Seeds As the fall leaves start to turn and the air grows crisp, memories come rushing back to me of chilly autumn evenings spent carving pumpkins and roasting seeds. There was a magic to it, a kind of warmth that wasn’t just about the oven heating up the kitchen.…

  • The Art of Connection

    The Art of Connection

    In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.

  • Beyond the Obstacle

    Beyond the Obstacle

    Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.