BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY IN THE NEWS
Immigration is increasing, and it helps the country’s economic growth, a Stamford group says
By Maricarmen Cajahuaringa, CT Public Immigrants to Connecticut make a significant economic impact on the state and beyond, according to speakers at an event organized by the immigrant advocacy group Building…
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Cooling Centers Available In Stamford
By Richard Kaufman, The Patch STAMFORD, CT – There are several cooling centers available in Stamford for residents looking to beat the heat. Temperatures are expected to remain in the…
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CT isn’t yet experiencing immigration wave like neighboring Mass. and New York City, advocates say
By Maricarmen Cajahauringa, NHPR Jose Ponte is a 54-year-old from Peru who lived in Venezuela for the last three decades. He gained Venezuelan citizenship and had a family there, but…
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Lamont and state treasurer celebrate first two months of ‘Baby Bonds’ in Stamford
By Ken Dixon, CT Insider STAMFORD – Lilian Aquino, holding her newborn Daelin, has a little less to worry about because the state’s first-in-the-nation Baby Bonds Trust means that in 18-to-30 years,…
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B1C Wraps up Successful Summer Program Supporting Immigrant Youth
By Building One Community, The Patch Building One Community (B1C) – The Center for Immigrant Opportunity has successfully concluded its Summer Reading & Math program. Designed for children in grades…
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Connecticut assembly honors India on its 76th anniversary
By Arun Kumar, The American Bazaar Connecticut General Assembly has issued a citation honoring the India Day Celebration to mark the 76th Anniversary of Indian Independence from British colonial rule…
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