At CIL, our work is rooted in connection—bringing people together to expand access, create opportunity, and strengthen communities. Our Lights, Camera, Community! event brought that mission to life in a way that felt both energizing and deeply personal. Throughout the night, we were surrounded by partners, supporters, and friends who share in our work and help make it possible every day.

A defining moment of the night was the debut screening of our national public television segment on All Access with Andy Garcia. Experiencing that story together, in a room filled with people that contribute to CIL in many different ways, was incredibly meaningful, and a reminder of why this work matters.

We’re grateful to the creative and event partners who helped make it all happen, including Golden Egg Concepts, Qiana “DJ Q-BOOGIE” Coachman-Strickland, TimeFrozen Photography, Bourassa Catering and Events, New England Photo Booth, TheaterWorks Hartford, and our Red Carpet Sponsor, KeyBank. Their contributions helped create an experience that was both memorable and reflective of the community we’re proud to be part of.

Check out the photo gallery above, by Keith Claytor Photography, to relive the fun of the night!

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