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Dear Community Leader,

On May 12, 2026, the City of New Haven Elderly Services Department, in honor of Older

American Month will host their Annual Senior Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award Luncheon in

which we invite you to attend. We are deeply committed to the volunteer service our seniors

participate in throughout the year, and we are seeking donations to make this event a success, and

all proceeds from this event directly support senior citizen participation.

As leaders of the Greater New Haven community, we all have a vested interest in assuring we have

senior citizens who have the ability to focus on maintaining their physical and mental health

through activities like regular exercise, nutritious meals, social interaction, cognitive stimulation,

safe living environments, access to healthcare, and respecting their independence and choices,

allowing them to live life on their terms as much as possible.

Your commitment to Elderly Services serves as a magnet to attract other businesses to sponsor this event

and seek other measures to support the vitality of our department. If you are not in a position to make a

monetary contribution, please consider donating door prizes for our free raffle or promotional items.

Please complete the enclosed Sponsorship Form which contains additional information on the varying

levels of sponsoring this event. For more information about the Annual Senior Citizen Volunteer of the

Year Award Luncheon or, ways to support the Elderly Services Department, please contact Tomi Veale at

203-946-7854/tveale@newhavenct.gov.

Thank you for your leadership and support.

Very Truly Yours,

Ms. Tomi M. Veale

Director of Elderly Services

Thank you to everyone who joined us on February 9 at Hillhouse High School for the latest community conversation about the future of the Goffe Street Armory. We had a strong turnout and heard thoughtful ideas about how the Armory can serve the community moving forward.

Attached is a recap of the meeting, highlighting the key themes, ideas shared, and priorities that emerged from the discussion.

Community members spoke about the importance of arts and creative space, food and entrepreneurship opportunities, recreation, and social programs that support connection across generations.

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, March 7, 2026, to honor the life and public service legacy of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away earlier this month.

The tribute will coincide with a homegoing service in Reverend Jackson’s honor that has been scheduled for that day at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Community House in Chicago, Illinois.

“Reverend Jesse Jackson is an icon of the civil rights movement and a lifelong champion for justice and equality,” Governor Lamont said. “His work expanded opportunity and gave voice to those too often unheard. I had the honor of spending some time with him and I will always remember and be inspired by his passion and commitment in fighting for the principles of freedom, liberty, and equality upon which our country was founded. Connecticut joins the nation in mourning his passing and honoring his extraordinary legacy.”

“Reverend Jesse Jackson spent his life fighting fiercely for civil rights and social justice, inspiring millions to join him along the way,” Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said. “His work in advocacy and policy has forever changed our society. We can carry forth his legacy by striving for greater equality and justice in our communities, Connecticut, and our country.”

In accordance with the directive, flags will be at half-staff on the Connecticut State Capitol building and all other state-operated buildings, grounds, and facilities statewide. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, and any other private entities and government subdivisions are encouraged to lower their flags for this same duration of time. Since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered.

To receive email alerts anytime the governor orders flags to half-staff, visit portal.ct.gov/governor/news/sign-up-for-news-updates.