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Community Connections

Community Connections

Community Connections shines a light on local charities whose compassion, service, and dedication strengthen the fabric of our community. By sharing their stories, we hope to inspire others and help the spirit of giving spread throughout our towns.

Under the spotlight today: Ann's Place

An interview with Shannon Cobb, President and CEO, Ann's Place

How do you brighten our community?

When people are diagnosed with cancer, they are in a really dark and scary place. Ann’s Place surrounds them, and their loved ones, with help and hope. Our clinical social workers, facilitators and wellness experts provide a host of services aimed at improving quality of life during and after cancer. We assist them to create a unique pathway through cancer to improve quality of life. At Ann's Place, all are welcome and all services are provided free of charge.

Who do you serve in our community?

We serve anyone in CT and NY who is struggling while facing cancer or who has a loved one facing cancer. Our services are provided in-person and online so even people who are bedridden or not feeling well can attend our programs.

What are you most proud of?

We now have over 30 support groups meeting the needs of people at every stage of cancer and in life. Because discussing complex emotions and anxiety is very difficult, we offer services in English, Spanish and Portuguese so people can receive care in a language that is comfortable for them. Last year we provided over 10,000 services to 1,014 people. We are very grateful to the 800 volunteers and 3000 donors who made this possible. Ann's Place is truly a community led organization.

What are some of your future impact goals?

One of our future impact goals is to ensure that children experiencing crisis receive immediate effective intervention and counsel, emergency shelter, medical and psychological care, and connection to support services they require; Furthermore, to provide children the individualized medical, therapeutic, educational and family services necessary to stabilize, heal from trauma and achieve developmental gains; and to maintain a strong community awareness and presence by providing prevention and outreach services that give children, youth, and the adults with whom they interact the information and skills needed to identify and address problems before they are in crisis;

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