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Free and Confidential HIV & Hepatitis-C Virus Testing
Health TestingJoin CRT on Wed., May 19 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm for free and confidential HIV & Hepatitis-C Virus Testing! It is easy, fast and safe! Get your results in just 20 minutes!
We’ll be at Keney Park – 171 Windsor Ave., Windsor CT – near the Tavern/Golf Course.
Free giveaways and snacks to all who participate!
Social distancing practices will be in effect – please wear a mask.
For more information, please call: 860-462-5225.
Sign Up Now for a Free Healthy Chat with Access Health CT
Access Health CTAfter attending one of the AHCT Healthy Chat, you will know more about:
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Healthy Chat will be held via Zoom. Upcoming dates:
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Note: This event is informational-only. No enrollments will be processed. Please check in regularly as additional dates may be posted.
If you need assistance signing up for Health Insurance in Connecticut, please connect with CRT’s Health Navigator.
Donate to CRT with Birdies for Charity and See Your Gift Grow
Birdies for CharityHelp CRT grow the power of giving by donating through Birdies for Charity, where your donation will increase by 15% thanks to Webster Bank!
By raising money through Birdies for Charity, CRT will receive a 15% bonus on top of every donation given now through June 27, 2021!
Donate now!
When CRT raises money through the Birdies for Charity program, we will receive 100% of every donation collected, PLUS a 15% bonus on top of every donation, thanks to the support of Webster Bank.
For example, if we can reach the following:
2021 Collected Donation Goal: $5,000
2021 Bonus Bucks Program: $750
Total Funds Received in 2021: $5,750
You have until June 27 to donate to CRT through Birdies for Charity and help us receive an extra 15% from your donation!
Make your donation now!
And thank you for your continued support of our work in the community.
CRT’s 30th Annual National Arts Show
CRT’s 30th Annual National Arts Program show is now live online! We hope you will view and enjoy this special show featuring the work of both amateur and professional artists – young and old! – from across Central Connecticut.
From the online gallery, you can use the search function across a wide variety of options, including: artists name, title, medium, and key words. Those key words include:
Follow this link to view all of the work submitted to the art show now.
Featured Image: “Heritage Farm” by artist Weitao Wang, Intermediate category. Painting (oils, acrylics), 2021.
Calling All Mural Artists! Make History in Hartford!
CRT is seeking proposals for a large-scale public mural to inspire the women we serve at our Women’s Empowerment Center and to honor the legacy of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) and other phenomenal women who have made historic contributions to the advancement of women’s rights.
The RBG-inspired mural will be painted at 330 Market St., Hartford – AND artists can use the whole building as their canvas!
All proposals are due by Monday April 5, 2021 at 1:00 pm!
Submit your plan today!
CRT’s 30th Annual National Arts Program® Accepting Submissions Now
National ArtsArtists of all ages and skill levels, from Middlesex and Hartford counties, may submit work online for this annual art exhibit; it is free to register and offers cash prizes for winning work!
As they say in the arts, “The show must go on!” And this year is no exception for CRT’s 30th Annual National Arts Program, which for the first time will be entirely virtual.
To accommodate the safety needs of the artists, judges, and guests who will view the artistic work submitted, this year’s National Arts show will be hosted in an online gallery format. Artists will have the opportunity to submit photographs of their work to be exhibited via a virtual art gallery and CRT plans to host an online awards reception to celebrate all of the winning work.
All forms of visual arts may be submitted to the show; from paintings and photographs to sculptures, crafts and textiles. Up to two entries may be submitted per artist and they must be the original work of the applicant and completed within the last three years. This year, CRT encourages participants to consider creating or submitting art that is related to their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Artists can submit their work for free to this show. The deadline to register for the 2021 National Arts Program is Friday, March 19, 2021.
Register now!
POW 5 Embracing your power as a woman!
Join us to learn how to confidently move forward in life and business at this FREE 7 Week Virtual Series – meets weekly starting on October 8, 2020. This event is for women who are ready to embrace their POWER OF WOMEN. Five subjects matter experts will show you how to master five areas in your life to Unleash your women power.
Registration required.
Schedule:
10/15 – Essential Self-Care for Your Life Design
10/22 – Turning Chaos into Clarity
10/29 – Embracing Your Style
11/05 – Get Aligned with Your Goals
11/12 – Your Empowered Voice
11/19 – Closing Celebration
Speakers:
Kristi Sullivan
Self-Care Queen, Author, and Yoga Instructor
Kristi is on a mission to help busy women give themselves permission to make self care a priority by curating daily essential rituals to fit their life design.
Maryann Cruz
Business Strategist & Coach, Co-Founder of C3 Collab.
Maryann works with creatives and passionate entrepreneurs gain clarity and momentum in business through strategies, action plans, and accountability.
Mary Carangelo
Fashion Therapist
Mary helps women rediscover their beauty and confidence by dressing in a way that captures their true style.
Prati Kaufman
Marketing Energy Coach
Prati empowers entrepreneurs to experience REAL FREEDOM in their life and business by tuning and aligning their energetic vibrations to their highest potential.
Pamela Mulhearn
Founder of Her Podium
Pam believes every woman should feel comfortable and strong in her voice so that she can share her strengths and gifts with the world.