Friendship Circle Hartford

02/02/2026

What an unforgettable evening of collaboration, growth, and connection! Teens came together to conquer puzzles, dive into conversations about ability inclusion and sensory awareness, and celebrate the beauty of friendship . Huge shoutout to our phenomenal teen leaders and all the amazing teens who joined us - you made it truly special.

01/13/2026

This week, some of our friends at home groups got together and decorated their very own tzedakah box! Learning that tzedakah isn't just about coins, it's about giving at every opportunity we get.

Friendship Circle - Friends at home, building inclusive friendships!

01/01/2026

Teen Mid - Year Workshops and Appreciation!

Enjoy a fun, interactive, and escape room styled coemption as you learn more about disabilities and discover how we can work together to create a more inclusive world for everyone.
Kosher Sushi will be provided to keep your energy high and creative juices flowing!

For current Friendship Circle teens and teens who would like to join for this new year 2026!

🎉 Registration is OPEN for Friendship Circle 2026! 🎉
Looking for a meaningful, fun, and life changing experience for your teen?
Friendship Circle is more than just volunteering - it’s where friendship, fun, and purpose come together.

Teens will:
✅ Make friendships with kids and/or young adults with all different abilities
✅ Join awesome events like holiday parties, game nights & creative skills clubs
✅ Gain confidence, leadership skills & community service hours
✅ Be part of a warm, inclusive community.
✅ Choose between weekly visits (Friends@Home) or monthly group events
✅ Apply for leadership roles after just one year!
✨ Most of all, they’ll walk away with unforgettable memories and a heart full of joy.

Know a teen who’d love this? Send them the link! FriendshipCircleCt.com/volunteer

Let’s build a more inclusive world, one friendship at a time. 💫

01/01/2026

What an incredible year 2025 has been!

Over 20+ Holiday programs, clubs, challahgrams.
Weekly friends at homes
Monthly young adult circles!

Can't wait to see what 2026 has in store!

Want to join the Friendship Circle?
Friendshipcirclect.com

12/26/2025

12/23/2025

Wow, what an amazing Chanukah Winter Wonderland Celebration! ✨

Thank you to everyone who came, helped set up, ran activities, jumped in wherever needed, and made the night so special, especially .

Huge shoutout to our teen leaders and ella.nemirow. From planning the Winter Wonderland theme, to preparing the Lego Menorahs, sun catcher dreidels, and snow toss games, to putting up decorations and helping with clean-up, you were incredible every step of the way. ❤️

Thank you to Eliana for securing a donor for the Lego Menorah craft, and to for your gracious donation.

Thank you and Happy Chanukah to everyone who joined us! You truly make FC such a warm and special family to be part of! 🕎

12/10/2025

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11/27/2025

✨ Shabbat vibes with our Friendship Circle Inclusive Cooking Club! ✨
This week we stirred up tradition with homemade Matzah Ball Soup, crafted beautiful Shabbat candle blessing frames, and had Emily join us for a joyful drum circle and singing Shabbat songs 🎶.
We practiced taking in Shabbat with lighting candles and making Kiddush with grape juice 🍇bringing light, love, and laughter into our Shabbat celebration.

Grateful for the friendships, creativity, and spirit! This Sunday we will have Cooking Club again. Join us in Challah braiding and making a yummy shabbat treat and a wooden Challah board staining craft💛

11/20/2025

Chanukah Winter Wonderland
Join us for our Chanukah Winter Wonderland; a unique and festive night packed with light, warmth, and hands-on activities for the whole family

Here's What We've Got Planned: Organized by our Friendship Circle Teen Leaders. Olivia, Ella, Ben and Eliana

"Winter Zone": A dedicated zone for safe, epic snowball fun! 

Creative Stations: A collaborative Menorah Building station and Hands-on DIY Themed Crafts

Chanukah Delights: Indulge in warm, traditional Latkes and delicious Sufganiyot donuts.

Menorah Lighting: An inspiring community ceremony.

Music & Merriment: Music Circle with Emily and lively Chanukah Spirit!

Event Details

 Date: Dec 18th

🕕 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm

📍 Location: Upon sign up

We can’t wait to celebrate the warmth, light, and miracles of Chanukah with you!

11/04/2025

Friendship Circle Teen Leadership Board busy planning our upcoming events! The creativity and ideas were flying! So excited to see how it turns out!
Chanukah Winter Wonderland - December 18th!❄️☃️🕎

Up Next:
Shabbat Cooking Club - This Sunday, Nov 9th.
Young Adult Circle - Nov 24th, Dec 29th, Jan 26.

10/01/2025

09/11/2025

Getting the signs ready for the walk!!

Have you checked out all the teams yet?
Hartfordwalk4friendship.com

Thank you Rachael for helping fold the boxes to be used to build our Mitzvah Hut! Next step is to be decorated by you!
Join this Sunday! September 14 for the friendship walk and Carnival!