Trumbull Kennedy Center Awarded State Money

Trumbull’s Kennedy Center will receive $299,000 in Small Town Economic Assistance Program grants.

The grant will be used for infrastructure improvements and refurbishment or replace of parking lots, sidewalks, curbs and landscape.

The center serves more than 2,000 people with disabilities each year.

“The Kennedy Center is an amazing asset to the community,” said State Rep. David Rutigliano (R-Trumbull), who spearheaded the legislative push to get funding. “This STEAP award will help maintain and develop the center’s infrastructure in a manner that is crucial for the increasing needs of the organization.”

“The Kennedy Center is such a great asset and is of utmost importance to the people it serves,” said State Rep. Laura Devlin (R-Trumbull). “The organization cannot accomplish its mission on its own, I want to thank the state for this much needed grant.”

Since 1951, The Kennedy Center has been serving individuals with disabilities and special needs throughout the State of Connecticut. It currently serves 2,452 individuals with disabilities, from birth to senior years, and their family members. The Kennedy Center provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and quality of life supports and programs for people from 91 communities throughout our state, through its Residential, Rehabilitative and Kennedy Industries services.