Overview:
Presence News spotlights the upcoming Parent-Led Community Resource Fair of Northeast Connecticut, happening Saturday, August 23 from 11 AM to 2 PM in Thompson, CT. With over 30 vendors offering everything from free lunch to parenting support, this grassroots, volunteer-run event is bridging the gap in access to services for families across the Quiet Corner.
THOMPSON, CT
A movement born from local parents’ desire to create change is bringing together more than 30 community organizations in one place for the Parent-Led Community Resource Fair of Northeast Connecticut, happening Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 11 AM to 2 PM at TEEG, 12 Thatcher Road, North Grosvenordale, CT.
Organized entirely by graduates of UConn’s People Empowering People (PEP) Program, this grassroots, volunteer-run, and donation-funded event is filling a critical gap in family support access throughout the Quiet Corner.
“We saw a real disconnect between families and the services meant to help them,” said one of the parent organizers. “So we stopped waiting—and started building.”
Thanks to support from TEEG, which provided both its nonprofit umbrella and event space, the fair has grown into one of the region’s most inclusive and family-friendly community events.
What to Expect
Interactive tables, giveaways, and hands-on info booths
Free admission for all
Free lunch provided by Northeast Community Kitchen
Resource packets to take home
Free snacks and drinks
A quiet space for families needing a sensory-friendly break
Face painting and family activities (donation-funded)
Confirmed Organizations (A–Z):
- Brooklyn Cares ❤️ Community Center
- Careforth
- Community Kitchen of Northeastern Connecticut
- Connecticut Birth to Three System
- CPAC
- Cub Scout Pack 21
- East Thompson Volunteer Fire Department
- Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank
- EASTCONN Adult and Community Programs
- FAVOR, Inc.
- Little Foot Day Care & Preschool
- Music Therapy Providers
- Neighbors Against Cancer
- Northeast Community Kitchen
- Northeast Early Childhood Council (NECC)
- Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW)
- Owl’s Nest Day School
- Parents Corner
- Quiet Corner Peer Support Group
- Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern CT
- Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut, Inc.
- Team Squared Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- The Last Green Valley
- Thompson Animal Control
- Thompson Public Library
- Thompson Recreation Department – Town of Thompson, CT
- Together We Blossom
- TVCCA
- UConn KIDS
- United Services, Inc. – Parenting Support Services
A Fair Created by Families, For Families
This event is more than a fair—it’s a community statement. By organizing this without corporate backing or government direction, the parents behind the event are sending a clear message: change starts locally.
“We’re not trying to sell you anything. We just want to give families what they deserve—access, connection, and support.”
Organizers are still accepting donations to help cover event needs like porta-potties, signage, and fun activities for kids.
📍 Save the date:
Saturday, August 23, 2025
11 AM – 2 PM
TEEG, 12 Thatcher Road, North Grosvenordale, CT
