Latest News

Have a look at the latest news updates from the Community Renewal Team (CRT). We are regularly working on multiple programs and services helping individuals and families throughout Central Connecticut, and we will aim to share news with you as it happens!

Two news anchors on the Fox 61 set during a segment about spring cleaning resources.

FOX 61 Spring Cleaning Donations at CRT 4-6-26

A news anchor on Fox 61 talking about CRT's Coldest Night of the Year event.

FOX 61 Coldest Night of the Year 2-11-26

A Fox 61 news interview with a CRT Meals on Wheels driver during a weather impact alert segment.

WTIC/NBC 30 CRT Meals on Wheels Delivers in Snow

Julie Ackerman, Vice President of Community Renewal, interviewed on News 8 about CRT Food Basket Delivery

WTNH Hoffman Family Food Basket Delivery

A Fox 61 anchor during a segment about CRT being awarded a $200,000 grant to support homeowners.

WTIC News Story – CRT Awarded Grant from TD Charitable Foundation

Participants holding CRT signs smile together outdoors during an NBC Connecticut segment about a walking event raising awareness for homelessness in Hartford.

WVIT/NBC 3 Coldest Night of the Year

A woman interviewed on Fox 61 during a segment about the Coldest Night of the Year Walk.

FOX 61 Morning Show Coldest Night of the Year

Two guests wearing Coldest Night of the Year beanies on the CT Live! NBC Connecticut set, promoting the February 22 walk in Hartford.

WVIT/NBC 30 Coldest Night of the Year Walk Segment

A box of holiday food items during a News 8 segment about CRT distributing holiday meals in Hartford.

WTNH CRT’s Hoffman Basket Distribution

A man interviewed on News 3 during a Holiday Cheer segment about sending food to families in need, with Stew Leonard's Catering boxes visible in the background.

WFSB CRT’s Hoffman Basket Distribution

An NBC Connecticut anchor at the studio desk.

WVIT/NBC 30 Senator Murphy Round Table at CRT’s The McKinney

Two guests seated together on the Fox 61 studio set.

FOX 61CRT’s Holiday Giving Segment

Julian Butler, Driver at Community Renewal Team, interviewed on News 3 during a Bright Spot segment.

WFSB CRT’s ENP Thanksgiving Prep

A woman interviewed on News 8 during a Capitol Report segment.

WTNH The McKinney Shelter

Chris McCluskey, Senior Vice President of CRT's The McKinney, interviewed on Fox 61 during a segment about a former hotel transformed into a shelter.

FOX 61 Live at The McKinney Shelter – Chris McCluskey Interview

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