On August 31, 2021, ERfC staff and families said thank you to Claire Hall as she left her position as the Executive Director after 26 years of service to the Enfield Community. Hall served in her role as Executive Director since 1995 where she grew the agency from 15 students in a church-based drop-in after school program to an agency now serving over 2,000 Enfield students in a variety of out-of-school time programs and activities.
During Hall’s tenure as Executive Director, she played a critical role in helping the agency to adapt to community change in order to meet the needs of Enfield working families. In the process, she served as a champion for establishing new partnerships with state legislators, United Way, foundation leaders, town and school leadership, many state organizations, and local businesses in support of Enfield children and families.
The success of the agency has been built on developing Out-of-School Time programs in partnership with Enfield Public Schools. Hall designed before and after school programs that link to the school day and provide academic support, enrichment, and recreational activities year round for students in grades K-8. In addition to before and after school, Hall developed summer programs and evening family activities with community partners, and most recently school-day remote learning support for students during the pandemic.
In September, ERfC welcomed Josue Irizarry as the new Executive Director of the agency. Irizarry, a resident of Windsor, brings more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, community impact and fundraising. An active community volunteer, Josue has served on various committees at the Board of Directors of Opportunities Industrialization Center, YMCA of Greater Hartford Global Initiative, Wethersfield Early Childhood Collaborative and West Hartford Juvenile Review Board.
ERfC’s goals for 2022 are to expand before school, after school, and summertime programs for children in Enfield and surrounding communities.
