Asylum Hill Neighborhood - AHNA

04/09/2026

Today’s the day!!! We are setting up and we will see you at The 224 Ecospace @ 11:00 AM.

We have employers and agencies here to assist you.

FREE ENTRY AND FREE LUNCH-

Didn’t get to register? Come anyway! Be a friend and Bring a friend.

See you there!

04/08/2026

CRT is hosting a diaper drive to support local families during Black Maternal Health Week. Diapers of all sizes are needed, and you can easily donate through our Amazon link or drop off at CRT, 555 Windsor Street in Hartford. Together, we can change lives and create opportunities. For more information contact [email protected] or call 860-560-5657.

04/08/2026

Tomorrow is the day — the Asylum Hill Job and Career Fair is happening Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 224 Ecospace, 224 Farmington Avenue in Hartford.

This is a free event open to all job seekers. Come connect with employers, recruiters, and educational and training programs. Free career coaching, professional headshots, and professional clothing will be available on-site—and lunch is provided.

If you are looking for your next opportunity or resources to help start a business, this is the place to be.

Register at https://bit.ly/47JeMnpI or contact Caroline Austin at (860) 580-9195 or [email protected].

Special thanks to the Betty Knox Foundation, the event's major sponsor.

04/04/2026

Want something to do today?

Join AHNA TODAY for the Friends of Sigourney Square Park Easter Egg Hunt!

Free community event for the whole family, happening this morning through the afternoon.

Just bring your own bag or basket and come ready to hunt. There will be fun, games, prizes, and treats for the kids —
The perfect way to spend a spring morning.
Saturday, April 4 | 11 AM – 2 PM
Where? Sigourney Square Park
Free and open to the public.

Thank you to the Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association for making community moments like this possible.
For more information, contact
Luwannia Brown at (860) 899-4799

Tag a friend or family who should join us!

04/01/2026

Join us for a Salon at the Stowe Center to reflect on "How Can We Stand Up for Humanity?"

Tonight at 6pm, the Stowe Center for Literary Activism is holding the last of its four-part salon series on questions related to our humanity. Our Vice-Chair, Ted Carroll, and Jane Torrey, members of the Justice in Action team at Asylum Hill Congregational Church, will facilitate a 90-minute conversation on how important it is, especially in these times, to stand up for one another, especially the most vulnerable. Join us for an interactive session that will explore the important roles that storytelling, community building, values clarification, and courage can play in helping us to discern and do the right thing.

03/10/2026

Employers - Find Your Next Great Hire!

Community-Based Orgs Connect With The Community You Serve!

The Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association is inviting employers and workforce partners to participate in the Asylum Hill Job and Career Fair.

When: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: The 224 EcoSpace | Hartford, CT

This free community event brings together motivated job seekers, workforce training programs, and community partners to strengthen local hiring pipelines and economic opportunity.

Participating employers will have the opportunity to:

• Meet qualified candidates from across Hartford

• Promote open positions and career pathways

• Connect with workforce development partners

• Build relationships with community organizations

• Increase visibility for your organization’s commitment to community investment

If your organization is currently hiring—or planning to hire in 2026—we invite you to join us.

Register or learn more: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-job-and-career-fair

Special thanks to The Betty Knox Foundation, the event’s major sponsor.

12/03/2025

https://conta.cc/4p8lASi

Email from AHNA Greetings! This year has been very stressful for  many low-income families.  Can you help bring some holiday cheer to  families in Asylum Hill? HEDCO, 224 EcoSpace, Joe Young Ente

12/01/2025

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE
Due to the inclement weather and for the safety of our community, the Asylum Hill Job and Career Fair has been postponed until further notice.
We know many of you were looking forward to attending, and we truly appreciate your understanding.
Please stay safe, stay warm, and keep an eye on our page for updates or future rescheduled dates.
Thank you! 💙

12/01/2025

✨ BIG NEWS FOR ENERGY EQUITY IN CONNECTICUT! ✨
We're excited to share that 17 community organizations across Connecticut have just been awarded grants through the Energize Connecticut℠ Community Partnership Initiative — and Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association (AHNA) is one of them!

Check out the post and press release below!

Working together for a more sustainable and energy efficient Connecticut!

The Sponsors of Energize Connecticut℠ have awarded grants to 17 organizations to supportoutreach that promotes energy efficiency programs in communities across the state. Grants ranging from $15,000 to $80,000 will help increase participation in energy-saving initiatives and expand access to these benefits for residents and businesses alike.

From chambers of commerce to community nonprofits, these partners are helping to promote energy-saving solutions for residents and business owners across Connecticut.

Learn more about the Community Partnership Initiative and this year’s recipients:
energizect.com/media/26736/download?inline

11/24/2025

Greetings everyone, join AHNA as we hold the kick-off meeting of the Hill Housing Co-Op Steering Committee on Monday, Nov. 24th from 6:30 to 8pm at the 224 EcoSpace. This is a hybrid meeting.

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