The Kennedy Center, Inc., has changed its name to The Kennedy Collective. The new name reflects our core belief that it takes a collective approach to ensure people with disabilities have a voice, are valued, and provided with opportunities to succeed.

February 2023

'A Unique Perspective'

Featured Calendar Artist

Cloresa Francoeur, "Lost Girl in Space. Phoenix & Dragon Offer Gift of Power"

Cloresa's work traverses the world of fantasy through intricate compositions of line and color, meticulously rendered to impart each being with personality and power. Cloresa beautifully combines Skillful illustration with boundless imagination!

‘Show up, get down and do good’ – Band Central

Join The Kennedy Collective Autism Project and Band Central on March 22 at Park City Music Hall for ‘Spectrum of Rock’, an evening of amazing Rock & Roll music that spans the decades and rock genres - featuring Joe Bouchard, Co-Founder of the iconic 1970s Blue Öyster Cult Band - along with a host of other tunes that move the body and soul.

Proceeds from the event will support The Kennedy Collective (formerly The Kennedy Center) Autism Project which provides opportunities for children, teens, and young adults to engage in social and recreational activities while learning skill-building strategies. Find more information at www.thekennedycollective.org.

Goings On...

The Kennedy Collective Partners with Kationx!

The Kennedy Collective is partnering with Kationx to provide Lift Station Cleaning Services (LSCS). For several weeks, the Business Development Team has been actively building a pipeline of opportunities including two successful customer demonstrations that took place on January 25th in Cheshire, CT and January 26th in Milford, CT.

In preparation, the Facilities Maintenance Team built our new LSCS trailer and Kationx conducted training for The Kennedy Collective staff from January 23 - 27.

Soups & Such is baking up delicious Valentines treats to share with your loved ones. Order By Thursday February 9th for Curbside Pickup starting on February 10th between 1:00pm-3:00 pm at 39 Lindeman Drive. Trumbull Ct.

Or call AnnMarie Kenney @ 203-332-4535 x 2364

Soups & Such Cafe & Catering

39 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull CT

Open for Breakfast & Lunch, M-F, 7am - 3pm

Take home dinners available Wednesdays & Fridays

Opening February 16, 7:00 PM

The MDAC Gallery:

"Seeing Red" 

Enjoy the work of MDAC Artists as they explore the color red in all its iterations.

MDAC Gallery, 1042 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT  (entrance on John Street)

Thursday, February 23 is Fairfield County's Community Foundation Giving Day.

Mark your calendar and help us continue to Empower and Employ in 2023!

2023 'A Unique Perspective' Calendars are available to purchase online through our website or at palmandable.com. They can also be purchased in-person at the MDAC Gallery in Bridgeport and Palm & Able Thrift Stores in Shelton & Trumbull as well as other local retailers including, The Canvas Patch and Card Smart in Milford, The Mellow Monkey in Stratford, Pure Poetry in Trumbull and Palooza and Fairfield Museum in Fairfield.

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