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  • Darien Town Equity Report 2023

    PDF of town equity report version 2 for the town of Darien, Connecticut, featuring 2020 Census and other data on social and economic well-being, equity, and quality of life. Created by DataHaven in July 2023.

    Aug. 7, 2023

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety

  • Maps show how Connecticut population shifted during COVID pandemic

    [Excerpt from feature article by Amy Coval, Nami Sumida and Christian Leonard, July 26, 2023] [....] Data from a variety of sources, like the U.S. Postal Service and government surveys show where some of these people moved. In addition to collecting taxes, the IRS also releases detailed information on where U.S. residents are moving.

    Jul. 26, 2023

    All DataHaven Programs, Demographics, Economy

  • East Hartford partners with Lions to tackle food insecurity

    [Excerpt from Hearst CT / Journal-Inquirer Newspaper feature article by Jesse Leavenworth, July 19, 2023] EAST HARTFORD — The town is partnering with the local Lions Club to provide fresh produce for residents who have trouble getting enough food, mostly because of inflation, officials have announced. The Lions donated $5,000 to help residents get fruits and vegetables provided by the East Hartford Farmers' Market. An estimated 18% of adult residents experience food insecurity, lacking money to buy food for themselves or their families, town officials said.

    Jul. 20, 2023

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Economy

  • New Haven wins 25 million dollars to implement bus rapid transit

    Selected news coverage of a June 2023 press conference announcing federal funding for a bus rapid transit system in the New Haven area. WSHU Public Radio, Molly Ingram, June 30, 2023

    Jul. 3, 2023

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Economy

  • All Hamden kids can get free meals this summer. The school year is a different story.

    [Excerpt from news feature by Meghan Friedmann, New Haven Register, June 21, 2023] HAMDEN – Free meals for Hamden kids will help families facing food insecurity get through the summer, but with pandemic-era relief programs ending, uncertainty over who will qualify for free and reduced-price meals surrounds the coming school year. The summer meals program, which provides free breakfast and lunch on weekdays until Aug. 20, is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, according to a release from Hamden Public Schools.

    Jun. 21, 2023

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Economy, Health

  • DeLauro rejects GOP proposal to cut spending on food insecurity

    [Excerpt from news piece by Molly Ingram, WSHU Public Radio, April 5, 2023] According to the DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey, 34% of Latino residents, 25% of Black residents, and 11% of white residents reported food insecurity in Connecticut. 17% of total respondents said they struggled with food insecurity in 2022.

    Apr. 5, 2023

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Economy, Health

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