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Marie Harkey

Marie Harkey, former high school teacher and 2010 graduate of Episcopal Divinity School is currently working at Hands on Hartford, part of the Hands On Network an innovative, international 58-city alliance of volunteer organizations promoting and facilitating community engagement and service learning.


A non-sectarian organization, Hands on Hartford (formerly Center City Churches) provides direct services to people in need and promotes civic engagement and volunteerism for teams formed within congregations, civic groups, service clubs, youth organizations, businesses, or other groups coming together in service. Programs include Manna, Center for Youth, and Peter's Retreat, providing services in three areas: basic human needs such as nutrition and fuel, children's programming and family  support services, and supportive housing for people living with HIV/AIDS. 

Recent Posts:

Of Waiting and Ivory Towers