Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association - Provides support and resources for authors through the exchange of ideas and information. Meeting dates and locations provided. Connecticut Association For Community Action (CAFCA) - CAFCA works to reduce the conditions of poverty; contains clearinghouse of reports, data, publications, and websites on poverty-related trends in Connecticut and the US. Connecticut Association of Nonprofits - Private, nonprofit trade association of over 515 nonprofit organizations in Connecticut. Connecticut Newcomers Club Directory - Index of clubs and organizations in Connecticut which welcome new neighbors. Catholic Charities/Catholic Family Services - Serving families and individuals of all faiths in Hartford, Litchfield and New Haven Counties with adoption, refugee, youth, childcare and mental health services. General Federation of Women's Clubs of Connecticut - Information about organization and activities, with links to numerous organizations of interest to people looking to volunteer with women's issues. Connecticut Food Bank - Serving Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham Counties. Calendar of events, news, information on donating food or money, how to apply to be an agency, and volunteer opportunities. Foodshare - Frequently asked questions, news, publications, ways to help, and information on fundraisers. Community Partners in Action - Criminal justice nonprofit agency with programs that help and support those affected by the criminal justice system. Caring Families Coalition - Support organization for caregivers to seniors or the disabled. Overview of legislative agenda, newsletter, bulletin board, chat area and information on membership. Corporation for Independent Living - Connecticut-based nonprofit housing developer which seeks to meet special housing needs in order to help individuals live in non-institutional, community settings. Main Street Community Foundation - Philanthropic organization that assists donors who wish to build charitable endowments to support the communities of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott Make-A-Wish of Connecticut - Provides children with life threatening illness a special wish. Includes information about referrals, stories, how to volunteer or donate, news, upcoming events, and community programs offered. Catholic Charities | Archdiocese of Hartford - Organization overview and explanation of services and locations statewide. Connecticut Community Gardening Association - Supports community gardening in the state by disseminating information, building communities and claiming land for environmentally-friendly use. International Institute - Services include technical immigration and naturalization counseling, adjustment counseling and representation at Immigration Court. The Prospect Land Trust - History, events calendar, contact and membership information. Connecticut CAR - Connecticut Society of the Children of the American Revolution Connecticut Humanities Council - Provides information on the council, its grant programs, teacher resources and cultural and literature programs statewide. Connecticut Chapter of the American Red Cross - Humanitarian organization offers information on its services and programs, including blood donation. Connecticut Lions Clubs - Information on projects, Blood Bank, supported organizations, events calendar and membership. Partnership for Strong Communities - Dedicated to raising public awareness and advancing solutions to end chronic homelessness, create affordable housing and build healthy and economically vital communities. Connecticut Jaycees - Organization that is involved in community, individual and management development projects and services in the region, most notably, the Buick Championship. Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence - Statewide association of individual sexual assault crisis programs working to end sexual violence through victim assistance, community education, and public policy advocacy. Auto Body Association of Connecticut - Statewide trade association of professionals dedicated to the advancement of the collision repair industry, through safe quality repairs for Connecticut consumers. Based in Cheshire.