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JTConnect’s Kick-Off Celebration is Sept. 10th @SSDS!
JTConnect Announces Incoming Executive Director Caroline Poland
JTConnect Board of Directors is excited to announce that Caroline Poland will be JTConnect’s new Executive Director. Caroline comes to JTConnect with experience and a passion for Jewish teen education. Caroline holds a Masters of Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco and has a strong background in nonprofit fundraising, program planning and development,Continue reading JTConnect Announces Incoming Executive Director Caroline Poland
Teens collect, wrap and deliver holiday gifts for JFS clients
. “The teens took ownership and made thoughtful decisions for families we serve. Those thoughtful decisions will turn into happier holidays for many families in our community.” Continue reading Teens collect, wrap and deliver holiday gifts for JFS clients
Teens Spreading Light on Hanukkah
Hanukkah was jam packed with laughter and light for a full-week of activities, from lighting the community menorah at the Mandell JCC to collecting and wrapping gifts for the clients at Jewish Family Services. The highlight of the week was the Saturday night Hanukkah celebration JTConnect hosted in partnership with local youth groups with over 130 teens in attendance.Continue reading Teens Spreading Light on Hanukkah
TLPI Announces Homelessness and Gender Equality Grant
TLPI Homelessness and Gender Equality GrantRequest for Proposal Accepting Grant requests up to $3,000 Mission Statement: TLPI is a group of Jewish high school students committed to learning about philanthropy through a Jewish perspective, cultivating our kindness and generosity through the donation of time and money. TLPI believes that the world stands on the JewishContinue reading TLPI Announces Homelessness and Gender Equality Grant
Teens Bake Nearly 300 Pumpkin Pies to Donate to Local Charities
For years, Kylie Gertner (Hall ‘22) has been volunteering with JTConnect before Thanksgiving baking pies that will be donated to the holiday meals at local charities. It is her favorite event of the year “because it gives me a chance to give back while having fun with my friends! I think it is so importantContinue reading Teens Bake Nearly 300 Pumpkin Pies to Donate to Local Charities
Teens at Kol Haverim Bake Pumpkin Pies for Families in Need
Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather and celebrate the bounty of the season, but for many in Connecticut, the holiday is a stark reminder of their struggle with hunger. Looking to sweeten the holiday for families in need, teens gathered at Congregation Kol Haverim in Glastonbury to bake pumpkin pies toContinue reading Teens at Kol Haverim Bake Pumpkin Pies for Families in Need
Teen Philanthropists Combat Food Insecurity with $3,600 in Grants
Teens in JTConnect’s Teen Leadership & Philanthropy Initiative (TLPI) culminated their intensive year of learning and work by awarding two grants totaling $3,600 to local organizations. United by a desire to make a difference in our community, the TLPI group chose to target food insecurity as where they wanted to make an impact. “Meeting withContinue reading Teen Philanthropists Combat Food Insecurity with $3,600 in Grants
JTConnect Welcomes Lauren Benthien as New President of Board of Directors
JTConnect announced at their annual meeting the appointment of Lauren Benthien as the new President of the Board of Directors. “I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with our Executive Director, Eric Maurer, our dedicated board and our area partners, to continue to support outstanding Jewish teen learning in the Greater Hartford community,” saidContinue reading JTConnect Welcomes Lauren Benthien as New President of Board of Directors