MAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

2022 V.E.T.T.S. Mentoring Program Summit!

The 2022 V.E.T.T.S. Summit took place on April 6th at SCSU, and it's theme was "I am the Chief Executive Officer of my future". Our goal was to support the 37 youth in attendance with insight in overcoming their past, making better decisions in the present, and discovering options for their future.

This event started bright and early from 9am to 2pm and was a day filled with education, resources, incentives, food and fun! The event was held at SCSU in the Adante Student Center. The students were provided with breakfast and lunch. We would like to thank New Haven Public School for providing transportation to the summit for students. We would also like to thank our speakers for the day Ramon Peralta owner of Peralta Design, our military guest, and program staff for dedicating their time and providing insight and leadership.

Mr. Stanley, the V.E.T.T.S. Coordinator, invited military branches to share with students future opportunities in the military. While, UCA Executive Director Ms. Ellis-West spoke on the importance of leadership and women's leadership in specific.

Learn More About Our V.E.T.T.S. Mentoring Program

APRIL HIGHLIGHTS

Boys Time

UCA VETTS Mentoring and Juvenile Review Board (JRB) staff hosted an event inviting middle school and high school boys in our community to share their personal experiences and to provide them with alternative for managing conflicts and resume building. In addition, the young men received guidance on the importance of presenting your best self and tying a tie. The young men were gifted with the tie to take home to reflect and practice what they learn that day. After they enjoyed pizza and a manhood discussion they played a basketball.

Girls Circle Group

UCA is in the process of hosting a Girls Circle Group in partnership with Stetson Branch Library in May 2022. Girls Circle Group will provide young girls/women from 10-21with leadership development, access to pro-social activities, creative expression, advocacy, community service, and educational support.The goal of the group is to help them develop the confidence they need to form and maintain healthy and productive lives while contributing to their community.

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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Father-Daughter Dance

UCA will be hosting a Father-Daughter Dance on May 13th from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at Hamden Elks Lodge. Join us for appetizers, dinner, dessert, and of course music!