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It’s a business with a mission of giving back. SockStarz on LaSalle Road in West Hartford opened in September as a social enterprise owned by HARC, a non-profit that helps people with intellectual disabilities. The business was born out of funding from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
SockStarz + Harc Featured on Episode 1 of "STILL Making It In CT" Vodcast
SockStarz General Manager, Patricia Kinney; Merchandising Manager, Lori Gailey; and Harc VP of Development Maureen Madden sat down with Annisa Teich of The Small Business Collective - virtually of course - for a conversation about our BIG first year and how both SockStarz and Harc are pivoting their efforts to better support adults with disabilities through their essential programs.
Harc and SockStarz Mark First Anniversary with Impact Report
“It’s been an exciting year for Harc since the launch of SockStarz,” said Harc Board Member and SockStarz General Manager Patricia Kinney, “The color, vibrancy, and joy surrounding this business has reinvigorated the entire organization, deepened our engagement with key partners, and increased donor interest in all that we provide the community.”
Sock Store Gives Job Opportunities To Adults With Disabilities
On a Thursday afternoon, Jordan Andreini mans the cash register at the newly opened SockStarz store, in West Hartford.
For Andreini - who has disabilities - her new job has become a source of pride and is the kind of responsibility she’s always dreamed of having.
SockStarz Grand Opening Featured on CT LIVE!
We are so humbled to be featured yet again as Ronni Newton of We-Ha.com shared the latest local business buzz with Taylor and Jimmy of CT Live!