CARE - Community Alliance for Research & Engagement

At the Free Market on June 13, Health Leaders Alicia, Katia, and Kaiya shared their project, EmpowerFlow, by distributing menstrual kits and providing education on menstrual health and the range of available menstrual products.

By helping address period poverty through education and access to essential supplies, EmpowerFlow promoted health, dignity, and equity within our community.

At the Free Market on June 13, Community Health Leaders Maria and Yolanda shared their project, Rooted in Calm, by distributing brain health kits and connecting community members with resources on brain health, medication safety, and grounding techniques.

Their project helped raise awareness of brain health while providing practical tools to support overall well-being.

CARE Health Leaders taught New Haven residents about planting seedlings with their project “Rooting for You” at the Dixwell Q House Cityseed Farmer’s Market on Saturday, July 11, 2026.  About 25 community members left with some of the following types of plants: potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and herbs.  They were given seedlings in planters filled with soil and tips on how to grow them at home.

On Sunday 6/15/26 CARE Health Leaders Cristal Castro, Anna Fearnley and Tammy Imre carried out their “Essentials of Hope” Project after the “Chapel on the Green” service.  This ministry is run by Trinity on the Green under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Luk de Volder and Rev. Heidi Thorsen.  The Health Leaders distributed Health and Hygiene Kits containing menstrual products, notepads/pens, reusable water bottles, lotion, wipes, granola bar and community resources. CARE's evaluation team engaged community participants in surveys regarding their experience with the event.  It is estimate that between 40-50 community members engaged with the activity that day and 65 bags were distributed.  Leftover supplies to be given to Trinity on the Green and the New Haven PRIDE Center.

CARE is very happy to share the news that one of our current New Haven Cohort Community Health Leaders was recently recognized at the 2026 Latinas in Leadership Symposium in Hartford Connecticut. Congratulations Maria on this well deserved recognition and thank you for your commitment to working towards the betterment of your community!

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Calling all Pregnant New Haven, CT residents! Join us for Move, Nourish & Flourish, a FREE maternal wellness experience created to celebrate YOU with movement, education, and community… and of course food. :-)

We'll be launching our "Sis, Don't Let Them Turn You Away!" campaign, which is a community awareness and advocacy campaign created to ensure pregnant and postpartum women, especially Black women, know that their concerns deserve to be heard and taken seriously.

We’ll also be celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week with our Mocha Milkshakers. This year’s theme is, “We All We Got: 15 Years of Care and Community”.

Space is limited, so register by August 15, 2026 for your chance to attend and become an ENT Flourish Friend! 💜

Registration link in Bio, https://bit.ly/3RsGOim or Scan QR Code!

Registrants must check their emails for updates!



Dixwell Community Q House CARE New Haven Healthy Start

Wondering what foods to encourage your toddler to eat? Try offering your child a variety of proteins, dairy products, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, . Learn more: https://zurl.co/lnFwx

Foods and Drinks to Encourage This page describes foods and drinks to encourage young children to consume for healthy eating.

Join us for coffee, pastries, and free e-bike rides on May 6th from 8-10AM!
See the attached flyer for more details.

Sleep is important for the health and development of children and adolescents. 😴 It’s also critical to help prevent childhood obesity. Learn more: https://zurl.co/Jl7wT

Preventing Childhood Obesity: 6 Things Families Can Do Ways parents and caregivers can help children have a healthy weight and establish healthy habits.