Class of 2025 PLTI Community Projects

Carina Caballeros: “Community Link 360”  Community Link 360 is here to connect you with essential information in English, Spanish, and Portuguese

Katherine Cruz: “Meet Your GENIO– our Dreams Made Real”  A project born from the PLTI program to strengthen parent leadership. It invites families to visualize their dreams and turn them into clear goals. Through creative activities, Genio sparks imagination and action. It promotes communication, teamwork, and a vision for the future A tool for dreaming big and planning together as a family Each session is a spark of inspiration to transform realities. Because every great change begins with a dream… and the courage to make it real. Email: cruzm.katherineg@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/genio_espejo_del_alma?igsh=MWw1c3o5NWt3eDV1dQ==

Swati Das: “Let’s Understand the Pulchritudinous Mind”  Helping caregivers/parents deal with early signs of mental distress for kids 7-13 years of age, arranging sessions like book reading, entertainment gathering, spiritual speech and having schools setup sessions with professionals describing mental health issues and dealing with them. Email: Swati.das821723@gmail.com

Emily A. Del Rosario: “Easy, We Can Together ”  This project is about bullying.

Lisa Maria Farmer: “Let Public Housing Be a Stepping Stone, It Doesn’t Have To Be a Lifestyle”  Residents of public housing can become homeowners too.

Sonia Cristina Heredia: “Bridging Futures”  Guiding Immigrant Families to Higher Education.

Karima I. O’Keefe: “Empowering Spanish Speaking Immigrants and Bilingual Adults”  This coaching program is designed to support Spanish speaking immigrants and bilingual adults in Danbury as they navigate cultural, emotional and professional transitions.

Ashka Patel: “Young Money Masters”  Financial education for kids.

Diana Ponce: “Once upon a time there was a seed”  All growth begins as a seed. It transforms, grows and gives life to more fruits and vegetables.

Kimberly Reyes: “The Elysian Journals”  Initially, I wasn’t sure what PLTI really was but I was excited to meet new people and work on a project. PLTI has truly been a blessing and a big tool in my life.

Fanny A. Rodriguez: “Don’t Forget About Me”  Early intervention for kids from 0 to 5.

Noely Rodriguez: “Autism Latino Community Connection”  Autism Latino Community Connection is a community project dedicated to connecting Latino families with children with autism where they can socialize, share experiences and resources in Spanish.

Hilda T. Salinas: “Create Quality Family Time”  Your presence is the best gift.
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Mikella : “Páginas de Cambio: Spanish-language Book Club”  Páginas de Cambio is a Spanish-language book club designed to empower Latino parents through shared reading, reflection, and community connection, fostering personal and family growth.