It's been several years since high school seniors Alyssa LaTorre and Casey Polanco were wide-eyed elementary students toting brightly colored pencil cases filled with newly sharpened crayons and scissors to fit their tiny hands, but now they are excited for these very things for a whole new reason.
With a heart for the staggering number of people in Hartford who are facing obstacles to secure the most basic needs of food, clothing and housing, Lydia McClain was inspired to help ease those barriers by creating care packages.
Through Beyond the Basics, churches and organizations are working together to meet the basic needs of local residents and help them to make significant, positive changes in their lives through case management, a relational approach to helping people establish and achieve their personal goals.
As you read through the stories in this report, we trust you’ll be encouraged to see how the contributions of many are building stronger programs in the Greater Hartford community and helping people achieve lasting change in their lives.
