Study Finds Danbury Residents Happy and Content, but its bike paths could use a little work
Danbury Patch March 13, 2019
[Excerpt from article by Rich Kirby] DANBURY, CT – Local data from the 2018 DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey shows Danbury residents in good health and satisfied with their community. [....] The findings conclude that Danbury generally aligns with the rest of the state regarding health and wellness. Out of those surveyed, 91 percent of Danbury residents defined their health as good, very good or excellent, 6 percent higher than the statewide answer.… Read More
Saving for the Unexpected
UConn Extension March 5, 2019
[Excerpt of article by Faye Griffiths-Smith]:… Read More
106 Area Nonprofits Receive Over $1.3 Million in Grants from Fairfield County's Community Foundation
Norwalk HamletHub February 12, 2019
[Excerpt] Fairfield County’s Community Foundation has announced the details for its current grantmaking cycle. Competitive grants totaling $1,330,037were awarded to 106 nonprofit organizations who align with the Community Foundation’s result areas and its vision to close the opportunity gap in Fairfield County by eliminating disparities in income, education, employment, housing and health. [....]… Read More
Researchers study the link between food insecurity and obesity in Connecticut
Naturally at UConn February 6, 2019
Coverage of a new study using data from the 2015 DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey, conducted by researchers at UConn with assistance from DataHaven staff. The full research report is posted at http://zwickcenter.uconn.edu/outreach_reports_44_3050881617.pdf. Excerpt from article:… Read More
Elm City Kicks Off 2020 Census Campaign
New Haven Independent January 30, 2019
[Excerpt from New Haven Independent, 1/30/19 article by Markeshia Ricks] "New Haven is getting an early start on ensuring the city counts every resident in the upcoming decennial census — which won’t be an easy feat. The quest began Tuesday afternoon and evening as about 50 people gathered in the Hall of Records to learn about the importance of getting people to participate in the 2020 census. They also learned about the many challenges to preventing an undercount and started brainstorming solutions to those barriers.… Read More
Welcome to the W.E.B. neighborhood
Arts Paper January 15, 2019
[Excerpt of 1/14/19 article by Lucy Gellman; visit Arts Paper for the full piece] [....] Earlier this year, Horton said, several members began talking about how much they wished that the garden’s work days extended into the winter months. While they weren’t keen on being outside in the cold weather, they wanted something that could still bring people together and leave everyone feeling like they’d had a good workout.… Read More
