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Elena’s Light non-profit continues to improve the lives of refugees

In Farsi, the name “Elena” means “light.” When Fereshteh Ganjavi created the refugee activist organization Elena’s Light, she named it after her daughter.

September 7, 2022

OLIVIA CHARIS & OPHELIA HE

Elm Shakespeare Company brings “The Tempest” to Edgerton Park

From August 18 to September 4, New Haven residents enjoyed performances of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” in Edgerton Park.

September 6, 2022

BRIAN ZHANG

Exchange project takes Connecticut residents on an outdoor treasure hunt for local art

SomethingProjects, a Connecticut-based art program, piloted a treasure hunt that takes residents from one artistic exhibition to another.

September 1, 2022

SAI RAYALA

Local refugee organizations resettle a historic number of Afghan refugees

New Haven’s refugee resettlement agency, IRIS, has resettled 475 Afghan refugees since October — the most in the agency’s history.

April 29, 2022

SYLVAN LEBRUN

Humans of New Haven: Lana Sicilia takes back the stage

In her path to recovery from abuse and trauma, Lana Sicilia rediscovered herself and her love for the arts during the pandemic.

April 29, 2022

MEGAN VAZ

Claire’s Cornercopia works with Yale organizations to empower local women and at-risk youth

The restaurant continues a long history of community engagement through collaborations with Smart Women’s Securities at Yale and the Yale Child Study Center.

April 29, 2022

YASH ROY & GIRI VISWANATHAN

aapiNHV plans events to celebrate AAPI history month

As aapiNHV expands its membership in New Haven, the organization is planning on hosting three events to celebrate AAPI heritage month and bring the AAPI New Haven community closer together.

April 29, 2022