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The 2026 REACH Book Author Contest is now open! Submit your book by March 12, 2026, for a chance to be featured in this year’s mystery-themed collection: “Secrets and Surprises.”

In partnership with the Hartford Public Library, winners will have their books added to the Park Street Library collection.

For more information, visit 👉 sinainc.org/bookcontest

Help SINA fill backpacks for Hartford Residents. Collecting donations through August 18th. For list of school supplies visit https://sinainc.org/schoolsupplydrive/.

We are thrilled to announce that SINA has received The Betty Knox Foundation grant of $1,860 to help fund the printing of the REACH Book Author Contest!

A heartfelt thank you to the Betty Knox Foundation for their generous support! This grant will not only cover the printing of the 10 winning books but also ensure that 100 copies are distributed across all Hartford Public Library branches for circulation. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring these incredible stories to our community and celebrate the amazing talent of children and young authors in grades K through 5!

We can’t wait for readers to enjoy the creativity and hard work of our talented young writers. For more information on the contest, visit: sinainc.org/bookcontest.

Thank you again to The Betty Knox Foundation for making this possible!

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🇩🇴 ¡Dominicanos en Connecticut y toda la diáspora! 🇩🇴 Les invitamos a conmemorar juntos el 181 aniversario de la Independencia de la República Dominicana en un evento lleno de orgullo patrio, unidad y celebración. 📅 Fecha: Domingo, 23 de febrero de 2025 📍 Lugares y horarios: 🔹 11:00 a.m. Izamiento de la Bandera en el Capitolio de Hartford (210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106). 🔹 12:30 p.m. Acto de Izamiento de la Bandera en la Alcaldía de Hartford (City Hall, 550 Main St, Hartford, CT 06106). 🎉 Recepción y celebración inmediatamente después del acto. Acompáñanos en este momento especial donde juntos honraremos nuestra historia y reafirmaremos el amor por nuestra patria. ¡Lleva tu bandera y celebremos con orgullo y alegría! #IndependenciaDominicana #OrgulloDominicano #DominicanosEnConnecticut #IzamientoDeLaBandera

Last week, the amazing Jello Crew volunteers joined us at SINA! Huge thanks to them for helping run a children’s writing workshop for the Young Author Book Contest at CREC, writing 100 cards of encouragement for student backpacks, and 100 letters of college advice for the Ivan Backer Scholarship applicants. We’re so grateful for your time and heart!

SINA is seeking nominations for the 2025 Neighborhood Service Awards. Submit nominations by April 11, 2025.
https://sinainc.org/nsa2025/

SINA is hiring a Director of Real Estate Development. Please visit https://sinainc.org/director_realestate/ for more information.

Join Greater Hartford community partners for a fun and informative nonpartisan event where you’ll learn about the power of your vote, access community resources to support you and your family, and receive tips to help you vote with confidence.

The FREE event will offer brief educational and interactive discussions, provider resources, voter registration, games, food, music, prizes, and more!

WHEN: Saturday, September 28, 10am-3pm
WHERE: Dunkin’ Park – Yard Goats Hartford.
The event will be located in the YG Club, a climate-controlled community space. Please use the VIP Entrance on the NW Corner of Dunkin' Park located on the corner of Main & Pleasant Street.

Registration is strongly encouraged for planning purposes. Please register for the FREE event here: https://tinyurl.com/civicday24

You’ll learn about topics including: equal access for voters with disabilities, early voting, Project 2025, immigration and citizenship, felony disenfranchisement, what is on the Connecticut ballot and civic engagement beyond voting.

Facebook Event Page. https://www.facebook.com/share/rfp3XcXbLuJCUhwF/