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<channel><title><![CDATA[The Hartford Project - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thehartfordproject.org/blog1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:58:06 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Grateful for you:invitation from our board]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thehartfordproject.org/blog1/invitation-from-our-board]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thehartfordproject.org/blog1/invitation-from-our-board#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:02:34 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thehartfordproject.org/blog1/invitation-from-our-board</guid><description><![CDATA[Dear Faith Family, Alumni and Partners,We pray this message finds you well and resting in God&rsquo;s grace. Thank you for your continued support, your prayers, and your heart for the ministry God has entrusted to us.Over the past several months, the Board has taken intentional steps to reassess the direction and strengthen the foundation of The Hartford Project. Through a series of focus groups and a dedicated board retreat, we carefully evaluated the state of the agency with openness, honesty, [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Dear Faith Family, Alumni and Partners,</span></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>We pray this message finds you well and resting in God&rsquo;s grace. Thank you for your continued support, your prayers, and your heart for the ministry God has entrusted to us.</span></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Over the past several months, the Board has taken intentional steps to reassess the direction and strengthen the foundation of The Hartford Project. Through a series of focus groups and a dedicated board retreat, we carefully evaluated the state of the agency with openness, honesty, and prayer. This time of reflection has been essential as we seek God&rsquo;s wisdom for a healthier, more sustainable future.</span></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>As many of you know, we have been operating without a Program Director and a small and committed board. Because of these realities, we made the difficult&mdash;but necessary&mdash;decision to pause all programs while we realigned our resources and responsibilities. This pause allowed us to clarify our mission, evaluate our capacity, and prepare for long-term impact.</span></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">We are grateful to share that while certain programs remain paused, we ARE moving forward with July&rsquo;s Summer Outreach.</span><span> This continues to be one of our most transformative opportunities to serve youth, families, and our community.</span></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>To make this possible, we are launching a </span><span style="font-weight:700">focused fundraising effort</span><span> and warmly invite you to partner with us.</span></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Your generosity will directly support:</span></span><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Supplies and resources for outreach projects</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Meals, transportation, and participant support</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Volunteer training and care</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Core operating expenses that make the ministry possible</span></span>&#8203;</li></ul><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700">Our Giving Goal:&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>To fully support July&rsquo;s Summer Outreach and general operating costs, we are prayerfully seeking to raise </span><span style="font-weight:700">$18,000</span><span> by </span><span style="font-weight:700">June 30th</span><span>.</span><span> This gives us three months.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight:700">How You Can Give:&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Your gift&mdash;of any size&mdash;has a meaningful impact. Suggested giving levels include:</span></span><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">$50</span><span> &ndash; Provides supplies for one student</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">$100</span><span> &ndash; Covers meals for a day</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">$250</span><span> &ndash; Supports volunteer training and preparation</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">$500</span><span> &ndash; Funds materials for an outreach project</span></span></li><li><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span style="font-weight:700">$1,000+</span><span> &ndash; Serves as an anchor gift supporting the organization</span></span></li></ul> <span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>You may give through our </span><a href="https://my.gobluefire.com/App/Form/bff7bc3a-f34a-47a6-b919-031a112e8858" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">online giving</span></a><span> platform or by mailing a contribution to our office. A pledge form is attached. If you have questions or wish to discuss additional ways to give, our Board is available and would love to connect. Visit our website and click on the </span><a href="https://www.thehartfordproject.org/contact.html"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)">contact us</span></a><span> page.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>As </span><span>Galatians 6:9</span><span> reminds us, </span><span>&ldquo;Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.&rdquo;</span><span> We believe God is using this season to refine us and strengthen our foundation so we can continue serving our community with faith and purpose.</span></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Thank you for standing with us during this time of prayer, rebuilding, and renewed hope. We are deeply grateful for your trust and partnership.</span></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>With gratitude and expectation,</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>The Board of Directors</span><br /><span style="font-weight:700">The Hartford Project</span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>