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Bridgeport Events

December 13, 2019

Busy evening at various events across the city. I want to thank Make the Road CT and City of Bridgeport Government for meeting with State Representative Antonio Felipe and I to discuss ways we can help our immigrant community. I also had the opportunity to speak before the Bridgeport Census Complete Count Task force at their monthly meeting. As the Statewide Co-Chair we need to ensure that communities like Bridgeport reach hard to count areas.

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Mental Health During The Holiday Season

December 13, 2019

For many people, the holiday season is a joyous time spent with family, catching up with friends, and attending social gatherings. But for some, it is a time of year of increased depression, loneliness and sadness. That’s why it is important to seek help if needed and check up on those you know that may need some extra cheering.

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Connecticut Tobacco Free Youth Summit

November 18, 2019

Two hundred middle and high school students attended the Connecticut Tobacco Free Youth Leadership Summit at Naugatuck Valley Community College . This event was organized by EdAdvance’s Students 4 Tobacco-Free Communities in collaboration with HOSA-Future Health Professionals, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, and the Connecticut State Department of Public Health. EdAdvance’s Tobacco Free Communities programs are supported by grants from the CT Department of Public Health.

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