The Village for Families & Children
Supporting North Hartford Families
At North Hartford Ascend, we are committed to ensuring families and children in our community have access to the resources they need to thrive from prenatal to career. That’s why we are excited to feature The Village as our latest Affiliate Spotlight, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the North Hartford community.
For over 200 years, The Village has served as a lifeline for families in need, offering mental health support, financial assistance, and family stabilization services. Their mission perfectly aligns with North Hartford Ascend’s goal of strengthening families and communities through meaningful partnerships.
Why The Village Partnered with North Hartford Ascend
Collaboration is key to driving real change. The Village partnered with North Hartford Ascend to deepen its impact in North Hartford by providing families with direct connections to local housing support, employment services, and financial resources.
Through this partnership, The Village actively participates in North Hartford Ascend workgroups, Community Conversations, and outreach initiatives. These efforts increase accessibility to essential services and strengthen relationships between residents and support organizations.
Programs & Services The Village Provides in North Hartford
The Village offers a wide range of services that focus on family stability, youth support, and mental health services:
✔ Family Navigators – Helping families connect with financial, housing, and employment resources
✔ Urgent Crisis Center – Immediate mental health support for children and families in crisis
✔ OnMed Care Station – Virtual healthcare visits, e-prescriptions, and referrals to medical professionals
✔ Community Conversations & Family Support Programs – Monthly meetings where residents can voice concerns, access resources, and receive parenting support, financial coaching, and job readiness training
✔ Early Childhood & Youth Services – Programs like preschool readiness, behavioral health support, and youth mentorship
✔ Financial Empowerment Services – Helping individuals manage finances, access benefits, and plan for the future
Success Story: How The Village Changed One Family’s Life
At North Hartford Ascend, we believe that every connection matters—and The Village’s wraparound support model proves just that.
In partnership with Capital Workforce Partners, United Way, the City of Hartford, and North Hartford Ascend, The Village helped a North Hartford mother who was struggling with employment, overdue rent, and her son’s behavioral health challenges.
How The Village Helped:
✔ Career Navigators helped her secure a job working with children at a school
✔ Mental health support was provided through The Village’s Urgent Crisis Center
✔ The Village collaborated with her son’s school to transition his therapy to school hours, allowing her to maintain her work schedule
✔ Financial aid resources helped ease financial stress by covering overdue bills and providing essential household supplies
This is just one example of how The Village’s comprehensive support system is helping North Hartford families build stronger futures.
🎥 Watch another powerful story about how The Village’s Urgent Crisis Center helped a local family. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TU_9fiR5VK4Vfbu4kVZG7mjZRkaNM3Bd/view?usp=share_link
The Future of The Village & North Hartford Ascend’s Partnership
The partnership between North Hartford Ascend and The Village is continuing to grow, with new initiatives on the horizon.
The greatest opportunity in North Hartford lies in collaboration—with so many organizations working to support local families, The Village is committed to strengthening partnerships that create long-term, sustainable change.
Together, we aim to expand housing support, increase community engagement, and ensure that more families have access to the resources they need.
Get Connected with The Village
Now that you know about The Village and the life-changing services they provide, here’s how you can reach out!
📍 Location: 331 Wethersfield Ave, Hartford, CT
📧 Email: info@thevillage.org
📞 Phone: (860) 236-4511
🌐 Website: www.thevillage.org
North Hartford Ascend is excited to continue our Affiliate Spotlight series, bringing you a new organization each month! Our goal is to ensure every resident knows about the many valuable services available in North Hartford. Stay tuned for next month’s featured affiliate!
