Community Solutions, Inc.

06/23/2026

We are excited to announce that CSI has received a generous grant of $15,000 from the Champlin Foundation of Rhode Island! This grant will fund important safety improvements at Coventry House, our residential program for boys ages 12–17.

Over time, the driveway at Coventry House has significantly deteriorated, creating safety concerns for residents, staff, and visitors. Thanks to this funding, CSI will be able to complete much-needed repairs that will improve accessibility, enhance safety, and ensure reliable access for everyday program operations, including transportation to school, appointments, and community activities, as well as staff and visitor access to the home. The repairs will also help maintain safe and dependable access for emergency response. Following completion of the project, a basketball hoop will be installed, allowing the boys to enjoy an additional outlet for exercise, recreation, and social connection.

At Coventry House, youth referred by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families receive around-the-clock care and support in a structured, home-like environment where they can heal, grow, and build brighter futures.

We are deeply grateful to the Champlin Foundation for investing in the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve.

06/19/2026

06/01/2026

You’re invited to our SAIL (Supervised Apartments And Independent Living) Youth Program Open House in Meriden—an opportunity to experience firsthand the difference being made in the lives of young people.

Because of the strength of our community, young people in our program are building confidence, gaining new skills, and creating brighter futures.

Whether you’ve been part of this effort for years or are just getting to know Community Solutions, Inc. we would love to welcome you.

Join us to step inside the space, meet our team, and see the impact in action.

📅 June 11

Come learn more, get connected, and experience what’s possible.

👉 RSVP today: [email protected]

04/22/2026

Spreading Seeds of Joy

A heartfelt thank you to our new friends at Arbella Insurance of Farmington for generously donating their time, gardening expertise, and kindness to enhance one of our local youth programs. In celebration of Earth Day and as part of the 2026 United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut's 860Cares initiative, members of the Arbella dream team dedicated their efforts to removing weeds, planting flowers, and revitalizing both the front and backyards of our Plainville youth residential program. Their contributions have improved the homelike atmosphere of the program.

We are genuinely thankful for the care and support they have shown our young people through their compassionate gardening efforts. We are incredibly thankful to our colleagues at United Way for organizing this vital giving initiative, which provides engagement experiences for community members and boosts our support networks.

At Lisa’s House, our highly trained staff provides specialized therapy services for young girls aged 12-17, equipping them with essential life skills to manage emotions, build strong relationships, and make choices that encourage a healthy lifestyle.

The 2026 service initiative for this United Way chapter featured over 300 volunteers working on nearly 30 local projects this week.

04/16/2026

Thank you to QuikTrip for awarding CSI a $500 grant to support youth and families served by our Multisystemic Therapy (MST) team in Valdosta, Georgia.

MST is an intensive, in-home therapy program that works alongside families, schools, and community partners to support youth with complex needs and help families build stability at home.

This funding will help meet immediate basic needs for families, including food, clothing, hygiene items, and safe transportation to school, appointments, and other essential activities. Meeting these needs helps reduce stress and allows families to more fully engage in therapy and long-term change.

Thank you to QuikTrip for supporting families and strengthening the Valdosta community.

04/14/2026

Work is already underway at CSI’s Supervised Apartments and Independent Living (SAIL) program in Meriden, thanks in part to the generous support of The Farms Foundation.

With this funding, we’ve begun making important updates to resident apartments, including fresh paint, kitchen improvements, and other upgrades that are helping create safer, more welcoming, home-like spaces for young adults, including expectant and parenting youth.

CSI’s SAIL program provides safe, supportive transitional apartments for young adults transitioning from the CT Department of Children and Families’ care. With 24/7 staff support, residents receive guidance in education, employment, and housing, helping them build confidence and the skills needed to move forward.

We’re grateful to The Farms Foundation for helping bring these improvements to life and for their continued investment in creating spaces where young people can truly feel at home. The Farms Country Club

04/08/2026

We’re excited to share an important leadership update at Community Solutions, Inc.!

The Board of Directors has appointed Kimberly S. Selvaggi as our new Chief Executive Officer. Kim brings a steady, values-driven leadership style and a deep commitment to advancing meaningful, measurable impact for the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

An accomplished nonprofit executive, Kim has extensive experience leading human services organizations through thoughtful growth, operational strengthening, and equity-centered, community-based solutions. She previously served as Executive Director of LISA, Inc., where she oversaw organizational strategy, fiscal management, compliance, and partnerships with public and private funders. Following LISA, Inc.’s merger with CSI in 2020, Kim assumed the role of Chief Strategy Officer, continuing to deliver measurable results while guiding strategic growth and strengthening organizational systems across CSI.

"I am honored by the confidence the Board has placed in me and deeply proud of the work Community Solutions, Inc. does every day in partnership with our communities," said Kim. "Our focus remains on delivering high-quality services, measuring what matters, and growing in ways that ensure long-term, sustainable impact."

As CSI enters this next chapter, we remain committed to continuity, transparency, and collaboration—and we are grateful for the trust of our partners and supporters as we continue strengthening communities and expanding opportunity together.

Thank you to our community for your continued support.