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05/30/2026

June is Pride Month, a time to honor and remember the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Wheeler’s Walk With Me team will host community events at several of our Family Health & Wellness Centers. The first event will take place Wednesday, June 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 91 Northwest Drive in Plainville.

For the full event schedule, visit: https://wheelerhealth.online/LGBTQIAXTh26

05/29/2026

What a day in ! Our Connecticut Foodshare distribution served nearly 190 people! And we had our friends from Mott Corporation, Read to Grow, and the Connecticut Clearinghouse there to make it a great event for all. Teamwork makes the dream work! Next event: June 12, from 10:45 to 11:30.

05/29/2026

Last week in Denver at the 2026 National IV-E Roundtable for Child Welfare Training and Education, Arelis Guillermo and Shauna Goodwin represented Wheeler on a panel titled "Leading Together: Latina Parent-Professional Partnerships in Trauma-Informed Parenting Education."

Their presentation highlighted our collaboration with UConn and the University of Vermont on a randomized control group study of the Breakthrough Parenting Curriculum, a 10-week parenting group designed to reduce the impact of parental trauma across generations and help decrease child welfare involvement.

Thank you to Arelis and Shauna for your passion, commitment, professionalism, and heart!

05/28/2026

Four years old! They grow up so fast. Our beloved Mobile Family Health & Wellness Center, Winnie (the Wheelerbago) turned four last week, serving the Bristol and New Britain communities like she does every week, with an amazing team of professionals who care deeply about expanding care to underserved populations who may not otherwise come to our centers. Minnie (Mini Winnie), her younger and smaller counterpart, does the same in Hartford. Thank you to the true team effort that makes it all possible. Learn more about where we'll be at our website:
https://wheelerhealth.online/mobilefhwc

05/27/2026

There’s a tremendous need for foster families in Connecticut. Wheeler’s Sharon Pendleton-Ponzani, director of Foster Care Programs, explains more in an NBC Connecticut CT LIVE segment today. https://wheelerhealth.online/NBCSeg

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Sharon Pendleton-Ponzani of Wheeler Foster Care Programs appeared on NBC CT LIVE to discuss the urgent need for loving foster families across Connecticut and how the community can help children in need

05/27/2026

Last week, Wheeler staff attended the 2026 National Association of Social Workers-Connecticut (NASW/CT) Conference where they shared the exciting career opportunities available across our organization.

If you’re looking to join a workplace that values diversity and is committed to making a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore our open positions! https://wheelerhealth.online/CareersFY26

05/26/2026

Noting the rising cost of living and difficult financial balance many families struggle with, for the third year in a row, an anonymous donor is supporting daycare and summer camp costs for Wheeler Health employees.
https://wheelerhealth.online/summerofhope

05/26/2026

Graduation season is here, and many families are celebrating. Consider the plight of youth in foster care and the many who do not graduate high school by age 18. You can help to change the future of a child or youth in your community by becoming a Wheeler foster parent. Learn more: https://wheelerhealth.online/FosterCare26
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05/25/2026

📚 The Read to Grow Bookmobile is rolling into New Britain starting, Friday May 29th! Stop by our New Britain Family Health & Wellness Center at 40 Hart Street, New Britain, and explore a curated collection of children’s books inside the bookmobile, perfect for kids ages 0–7!

Bring the little ones for stories, smiles, and community fun! Click here to see the full schedule: https://wheelerhealth.online/NewBritainFHWC

05/24/2026

A WTNH News 8 story highlights one of our amazing foster parent couples and the critical need for foster families in , as well as our innovative platform, Binti, which we use to communicate with the individuals and families we serve. Find the story and additional details at: https://wheelerhealth.online/FC8
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Read the inspiring story of Ameria and Donald Forrest, Connecticut foster parents providing hope, stability, and care to children in need through Wheeler’s Foster Care program.

05/23/2026

Save the Date! June 17 will be the first day of produce distribution of the season! Thanks to our partnership with Holcomb Farm and a network of other local farms with support from Connecticut Department of Agriculture, we will provide free and fresh produce to our patients at each of our Family Health & Wellness Centers every Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Visit our website for more details. https://wheelerhealth.online/2026SummerFarmtoFamily