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Susan Reynolds and Talia Orr, with residents at Capitol Towers, decided to create SHOP (Seniors in Hartford Organizing for Power) to fight for the highest quality of life for people 55 and over and people struggling with mobility challenges. Seniors in Hartford Organizing for Power Susan Reynolds and Talia Orr with residents at Capitol Towers decided to create SHOP (Seniors in Hartford Organizing for Power) to fight for the highest quality of life for people 55 and over and people struggling with mobility challenges. Organizing Partner structure comprises "Building Captains" in senior housing across Hartford and Middlesex Counties. Block Club Captains and people over 55 are also part of our organizing strategy to build political power and community towards the highest quality of life for seniors in Connecticut. Links To Our Work Senior-led community organizing is critical. SHOP is Seeding Senior Organizing Accessibility on Public Buses Mobility: Advocating for CT Transit to implement updated driver training to better serve seniors and people with mobiliy challenges. Affordable Housing Affordable Senior Housing: Fighting for the restoration of the old YMCA building to serve as affordable housing for seniors and the creation of more affordable housing, living services, and improved quality of life for seniors in public housing. Food Security Partnering with farmers to bring fresh food to seniors through our buidling's farmers market and Chicks Ahoy Farm's CoOp2kitchen . SHOP member Roberta Tansman Reproducir video SHOP members Ruthie Gonzalez Reproducir video SHOP members after a meeting in December 2025 Mirar ahora Compartir Canal completo Este video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copiar Enlace Enlace copiado Compartir Info del canal Cerrar Seniors in Hartford Organizing for Power Older Adults Leading with Action and Education Let's make 2026 the year we strengthen our voices and build the power to create meaningful change. Cap towers residents Capitol Tower Outreach leaders meeting Oct 2025 Cap Towers Outreach Susan and Talia picture with Gov Lamont at the Capitol Talia Orr Talia Orr with Marines out of Plainfield CT Cap towers residents Capitol Tower Outreach leaders meeting Oct 2025 1/8 Join the SHOP Monthly Meeting Join SHOP 0n Facebook Email us: susan@chicksahoyfarm.org Call us: (860)515-8470

These are pictures and projects Chicks Ahoy Farm Inc is working on this year. Proyecto de embriología aviar Chicks Ahoy Farm's Public Calendar Chicks Ahoy Farm Agriculture & Organizing Ban the Box on Basic Human Needs: Food Security for People with Probation Violations. Organizing To Fix The Social Safety Sieve F.R.E.E. CT! Call To Action CT Farm Bill Excludes BILPOC and Urban Farmers Harvesting change: Cultivating justice through community and conversation Advocates call on lawmakers to make changes to probation system Groups seek to 'cultivate justice' with community farm at unused Middletown park Proyecto de embriología aviar Harvesting Change, is an annual vision-setting dinner. We share a meal, reflect on what we've grown, and plan for the upcoming year. Harvesting Change 25 P2A Interns at Harvesting Change 25 Harvesting Change 25 Tablesets for tables at Harvesting Change 25 Harvesting Change 25' Harvesting Change English 2025 Harvesting Change 25 P2A Interns at Harvesting Change 25 1/11 View Our Calender Proyecto de embriología aviar Growing Power is a community event that features workshops led by local growers from our FLOC (Farmers and Leaders of Color) and community leaders. Growing Power 26' Growing Power 26 registration Growing Power 26' FLyer to register for Growing Power 2026 Growing Power 26' Growing Power 26 registration 1/2 JOIN US THIS YEAR

This is the public calendar for Chicks Ahoy Farm work. We share our monthly meetings and events here so you can save them to your calendars if you wish. Chicks Ahoy Farm Inc Public Calendar Chicks Ahoy Farm Inc Public Calendar Chicks Ahoy Farm Inc Public Calendar Chicks Ahoy Farm Inc Public Calendar Miller Street Community Farm and Leadership Team 2024 Miller Street Community Farm and Leadership Team 2024 MIller Street Chicken coop Child smiling Miller Street Chicken coop Luka smiling and checking the new chicks Harvesting Change 2025 Harvesting Change 2025 Miller Street Community Farm and Leadership Team 2024 Miller Street Community Farm and Leadership Team 2024 1/9 See More Events Here

Pathways to Agriculture is a year-long internship that will support 8-10 high school students in their learning about agriculture, agribusinesses, community organizing, and outreach. Together, the cohort will plan farming and food justice education workshops for young people across Middlesex and Greater Hartford County. They’ll also be developing business plans, and incubating their own farm projects at our sites in Bloomfield and Middletown. Pathways2Agriculture Interns will develop business plans, and P2A farm projects at our at the Miller Street Community Farm, Middletown community farm that provides veggies, eggs, and honey to local residents. Together, we can train up a new generation of growers, land stewards, and community educators! Chicks Ahoy Farm's Pathways to Agriculture is a year-long internship to support high school students in their learning about agriculture & community organizing. This year, we are welcoming our first ever Pathways to Agriculture (P2A) cohort of 10 high-school age youth interns who will develop farming and business skills, practice community organizing, and lead workshops for youth across two counties. P2A Interns Fight For Probatiopn Reform We will be able to get P2A's farm projects supplies this year! P2A Interns work to connect underrepresented families and children to agriculture! Together, the cohort will plan farming and food justice education workshops for young people across Middlesex and Greater Hartford County.

Growing Power Partners promote this annual free workshop series that includes people of all ages. Sorry, but this form is now closed. You can join us for the monthly Cultivating Justice meetings throughout the year. Growing Power 2026 Partner Sign Up First name Last name Business Email Company Website Upload your logo* Upload Logo Provide your logo for the GP 26' Partner page. No donation is required to be added. Thank you! Donation $10 $20 $30 Support GP 2026

Growing Power is Chicks Ahoy Farm, and the Katal Center's annual workshop conference where we grow skills, community, and power. Now in our third year, we feature workshops led by presenters who are farmers and growers in our FLOC (Farmers & Leaders of Color), our Pathways 2 Agriculture program, and our Cultivating Justice leadership. Growing Power is open to everyone, and centers BILPOC, justice-impacted, and low-income families. Growing Power is our annual workshop series where we grow skills, community, and power. Did you come by? If so, let us know! Join Us At The Monthly Cultivating Justice Meeting Were you not able to make it? Please fill out this form and let us know what kept you from making it so that we can plan an even better Growing Power '26! Want to stay in the loop? Follow us on Insta or Facebook ! Want a deeper connection? Join our growing Whatsapp group chat where we share information, tips, jokes, and more daily! Growing Power 2025 Partners Want to be a partner? Sign up today! Garo Consulting llc Elizabeth Williams, Board Member Morena Farming Richard Hayles, Treasurer

Growing Power promotes agriculture and organizing through our annual free workshop series, which includes people of all ages and walks of life. Event, meals, and supplies -- all FREE! -- Family & Children are Encouraged to Attend Lunch and Snacks will be Provided Growing Power 2026 We feature presenters who are farmers and growers part of our FLOC (Farmers & Leaders of Color), Cultivating Justice members, and leaders. Full schedule coming soon! Follow us on Instagram or Facebook for updates! Register Here to Attend These facilitated learning sessions are for local people aspiring to become a farmer, grower, and/or producer. EggUcation Session: How to Become a CT Farmer Facillitators: Diana Martinez, Executive Director Lorenzo Jones Sr, President How To Become a CT Farmer is a part of Chicks Ahoy Farm's agri-business entrepreneurial coaching program.

​Our newly established FACES program will be combined with the long-standing Farmers and Leaders of Color (FLOC,) agribusiness coaching initiative. F.A.C.E.S F.A.C.E.S F.A.C.E.S F.A.C.E.S Farming, Agriculture, Conservation, & Environmental Stewardship Our newly established FACES program will be combined with the long-standing Farmers and Leaders of Color (FLOC,) agribusiness coaching initiative. This integration will enable us to more clearly define our objective of "increasing the number of BILPOC Farmers in Connecticut." This evolution of FLOC and the Farm Committee will enhance our efforts to implement systemic changes within municipalities, thereby removing barriers to entry into the agricultural industry. Farming: Community action, and increasing public education on housing, health, and food security. Promote the history of farming and agriculture in Bloomfield, and build people’s farming skills. Agriculture: Farmer training, Agribusiness development to increase the number of BILPOC farmers in Bloomfield for public/private partnerships that facilitate aggressive economic growth for cities and towns. Conservation: Reviewing land maps, conservation and protection plans for land and open spaces like the Great Drain, wetlands, trails, forestry, and parks. Environmental: Produce educational materials, surveys, and land plans to protect natural resources, addresing priorities for conservation planning, and increasing local advocacy opportunities that address problems caused by Climate Change. Stewardship: Create Agricultural Commissions with the Town Councils that prioritize urban farming and food security. Farming Farm skill building Agriculture Conservation Enviornmental Stewards

Chicks Ahoy Farm was founded in response to gross disparities in the US Dept of Agriculture's police and practices in Connecticut. Equipping Leaders and Organizers with the skills and knowledge is our mission. Building Leadership & Community Organizing Capacity (BLOC) is designed to build community organizing skills for individuals working in neighborhoods and building communities across Connecticut. Building Leadership & Organizing Capacity Building the Leadership and Organizing Capacity includes staffing from Chicks Ahoy Farm directors and community organizers to facilitate training, coaching for field organizers, and support to people who would like to become a farmer in Connecticut. We provide advice, coaching, support, and training to assist aspiring farmers. We help them with identifying veteran Connecticut Farmers for mentorship to teenagers, women, BILPOC, and local people seeking to start farming in urban and underserved municipalities of the state. The goal is to foster a new generation of farmers & leaders of color equipped to drive social change. Coaching will help you Understand the main steps required for becoming a farmer in Connecticut Identify business development support for an agribusiness or farm Understand local land use restrictions, committees, and commissions Researching land to purchase, if applicable Understand scalable farming tips and tactics Find and meet with agricultural agencies, including USDA, FSA, NRCS, and the Department of Agriculture, among others. Support is designed to take on community-identified information that will facilitate more farming in urban and suburban cities in Connecticut. These sessions are held throughout the calendar year to help people build their own farm projects. Learn More We envision a Connecticut with hundreds of organizers who are developing the local leadership of thousands of people in the state. Bi-Weekly training Join Our BLOC BLOC Group Training

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