CT Digital Archive
The CTDA is part of the Digital Preservation Repository Program at the University of Connecticut.
Community Resources
CT Food Pantries
A comprehensive list of food assistance programs that provides full descriptions, pictures, hours, volunteer information, etc.
CT Hires
CTHires (Connecticut Helping Individuals and Employers Reach Employment Success) is the CT Department of Labor's comprehensive workforce development website.
CT Homeless Shelter Directory
The most complete list of shelters in Connecticut. The site lists emergency shelters, but many are general homeless shelters or transitional housing opportunities. Please note that many of these facilities have waiting lists (some are very long).
CT Judicial Branch
The mission of the Connecticut Judicial Branch is to serve the interests of justice and the public by resolving matters brought before it in a fair, timely, efficient, and open manner.
CT Judicial Branch Law Library Services
The mission of the Law Library Services unit is to serve the Judicial Branch, the Bar, and the public by providing experienced guidance and access to comprehensive and current legal materials and resources in an efficient and timely manner.
CT Legal Services
CLS is Connecticut’s largest not-for-profit law firm. They transform the lives of low-income people facing issues such as homelessness, a lack of medical care, and domestic violence.
CT Unemployment Benefits and Claim Services
Information on CT unemployment benefits and payments.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL classes are ideal for the person who wishes to improve their English language, speaking, reading, and writing skills. ESL classes offer you four levels of instruction in small groups from beginning to advanced classes.
Gallery 53
Gallery 53 is dedicated to making art accessible to everyone in the community with exhibits, classes, and events.
Girls Inc.
With 100+ years of experience serving young women in the Greater Meriden area, Girls Inc. is the premier all-girl environment that guides young women through self-discovery with program-based curriculum.
Kuhn Employment Opportunities
Kuhn Employment Opportunities is a non-profit agency committed to helping people with disabilities find and retain employment.
Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven (LVGNH)
"Empowering Lives Through Literacy." They envision a future in which the power of literacy enables all adults to thrive in their communities.
Master’s Manna, Inc.
Master’s Manna, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, was established in Wallingford in 2006 to serve homeless, near-homeless, low- to moderate-income families and residents who face food insecurity in the Greater Wallingford / Meriden area.
Meriden Adult and Continuing Education
Meriden Adult Education provides opportunities for adults who want to learn about computers, discover new hobbies, improve physical fitness, or brush up on some skills.
Meriden Council of Neighborhoods
The parent organization of the neighborhood associations and block watches of Meriden. Their goal is to improve and maintain quality of life for all citizens through partnerships with the Meriden Police Dept. and the city of Meriden.
Meriden Department of Health & Human Services
The mission of the MDHHS is to protect health, prevent disease, and promote the health and well-being of all persons in Meriden.
Meriden Farmers Market
The market offers farm-fresh produce. Ripe produce is harvested and then sold at the market that day, providing an exceptional garden-fresh taste.