New Haven is launching a program to help those released from prison land back on their feet. It starts with putting some money in their pocket.

Cada ex-recluso recibirá $500 al mes por uno año, un total de $6,000 para comenzar su nueva vida.

A new program will provide $500 a month for a year to 20 recently released inmates to help them get back on their feet as they look for steady work after prison.

20 people have been selected to get $500 a month, for a year.

Some city residents who were recently released from incarceration are receiving $500 a month for a year through a pilot program designed to help with their reentry into daily life.

Twenty formerly incarcerated New Haveners have been tapped to receive $500 per month to help pay for housing, food, childcare, and other expenses under a year-long, public-private pilot designed to support people reacclimating to life outside of prison.

New Haven leaders are launching a pilot program to help formerly incarcerated individuals transition back into society, hoping it will provide them with more resources and opportunities.

Catalina Samper-Horak has been named interim CEO of the Connecticut Covid-19 Charity Connection (4-CT) on the independent, 501(c)3 organization’s first anniversary. The move coincides with 4-CT Co-founder Ted Yang’s decision to vacate the CEO position; he will remain on its board.

As part of a long-planned transition, 4-CT announced Monday that Yang had stepped down as chief executive officer and joined its board. At the same time, it appointed an interim CEO, Catalina Samper-Horak, who was the founding executive director of Building One Community, a Stamford-based nonprofit that serves the immigrant community.

April 1 marks one year since Gov. Ned Lamont announced the formation of the Connecticut COVID-19 Charity Connection, otherwise known as 4-CT. The announcement came this week that 4-CT Chief Executive Officer Ted Yang was stepping down. He joined All Things Considered to talk about why now was the right time to leave and about his successor, Catalina Samper Horak. He also weighed in on whether 4-CT is still needed as the economy improves.

As part of a long-planned transition with eyes on future projects, 4-CT’s Board of Directors has announced that volunteer CEO Yang has stepped down and will be replaced by Catalina Samper-Horak as interim CEO. Yang will continue to serve on the board and remain active as a volunteer.

More than 300 Connecticut residents received their first COVID-19 vaccinations Sunday in Stamford at a clinic dedicated to serving immigrants ages 55 and up, including those who are undocumented. The Governor thanked Ted Yang, co-founder and CEO of philanthropic nonprofit 4-CT, for organizing donations to make sure undocumented residents were not left behind.

If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, need food or just a kind voice on the other end of the receiver 1-844-TALK-4CT is all you need. New Haven-based mental wellness center, Clifford Beers, established a helpline funded by 4-CT.

4-CT is expanding its initiative with a $2 million expansion and a goal of providing rapid, one-time financial assistance that can stabilize families on the verge of falling into a long-term, more significant crisis. Additional 4-CT card programs are expected to launch later this year as well.

Join 4-CT, in partnership with The Big Quiz Thing, for virtual trivia night on February 25th from 7-8:30pm. Create your team from anywhere and challenge other teams during this fun night!

Connecticut’s first lady Annie Lamont joins first lady Jill Biden in a Zoom meeting of the nation’s first spouses where she mentions her involvement with 4-CT.

Along with 4-CT, the Connecticut Health Foundation launched a grant to bring community health workers to local health departments so people can learn about the virus from people they know and trust.

The Center for Advanced Policing at the University of New Haven has received a $100,000 grant from the Connecticut COVID-19 Charity Connection (4-CT) to implement an innovative new community policing training program for area officers.

Low-income families throughout Connecticut have been able to file their tax returns thanks to a $115,000 grant in April through the Connecticut COVID-19 Charity Connection (4-CT), and the Virtual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.

Gov. Ned Lamont announced the launch new community resources aimed at helping the state’s efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 by helping people who have the virus isolate from others.

The Travelers Championship listed 4-CT as one of the beneficiaries they will be supporting to show appreciation for the healthcare efforts in the fight against COVID-19.

As we enter the fall with the possibility of a second wave, 4-CT will be refocusing all of it’s energies on the 4-CT Card program so that it can provide the most aid possible to the greatest number of Connecticut residents.

4-CT has achieved tremendous impact with the support of Governor Lamont and state officials with it’s biggest impact coming from the 4-CT Card Program which has delivered more than $1 million (and counting) in direct aid to the most vulnerable populations.

4-CT is thankful to have partnered with Usio, an integrated electronic payment solutions provider, to distribute prepaid cards to help vulnerable communities in Connecticut.

4-CT partners with Community Health Centers Association of CT to provide COVID testing twice a week at twenty one churches throughout the state

Despite the lack of in-person fans, all net proceeds from the 2020 Travelers Golf Championship will go to more than 150 Connecticut charities, including 4-CT.

Mock Trial Team repurposes their funds to COVID-19 relief through 4-CT in honor of their seniors and coaches.

Through efforts such as the 4-CT Card and The Norwalk Immigrant Community Emergency Fund, aid will be provided to those who are not eligible to receive federal and state assistance.

With over 400 participants, 4-CT virtual 5k raises more than $20,000.

Governor Ned Lamont backs launch of 4-CT Card program to provide direct aid to to those excluded from federal relief programs.

Five Connecticut musicians including Christine Ohlman of the “Saturday Night Live” band and Joe Bouchard of Blue Öyster Cult, share their talents to help raise awareness about 4-CT.

Eight Connecticut professional sports teams, led by Connecticut Sun’s Jasmine Thoma, came together to call on fans to support 4-CT.

With 4-CT’s donation to both CT Foodshare and CT Food Bank, over two and a half million meals will be provided to Connecticut residents in need.

Foodshare CEO Jason Jakubowski reflects on the quick and meaningful impact that 4-CT has had on both Foodshare and Connecticut Food Bank. 4-CT’s donations are making the difference between being fed and going hungry.

Connecticut based philanthropists come together to establish The Connecticut COVID-19 Charity Connection (4-CT). By the time of 4-CT’s launch, the organization had raised $10 million. The Eversource Foundation has committed $2 million to various COVID relief funds including 4-CT.

Gov Ned Lamont applauds those who helped establish 4-CT in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Connecticut donors quickly raise $10 million to provide quick aid to those struggling in their own backyard.

Gov. Ned Lamont backs formation of 4-CT. Founded by Don Kendall and Ted Yang, the organization quickly raised over $10 million for COVID relief needs.