United Way of Connecticut’s (UWC) service mission is to help meet the needs of Connecticut and its residents by providing information, education, and connection to services. United Way of Connecticut is proud to partner with the State of Connecticut, local United Ways, and many community partners to carry out our service mission through the following: •Through the 211 program, UWC helps people find and access basic needs such as shelter and food, provides suicide intervention services, and helps children and adults in crisis. •Through 211 child Care, Care 4 Kids and 211 Child Development Infoline, UWC provides information about child care, early intervention services, and developmental concerns. •When a natural disaster or personal crisis threatens or occurs, UWC provides people access to essential information before, during, and after the event. •As the statewide association of United Ways, UWC fosters collaboration and provides support for initiatives that benefit and improve our communities. Named one of Hartford Business Journal’s 2023 “Best Places to Work"

From prevention to crisis… The Village does whatever it takes to help children, adults and families transform their lives and achieve real and meaningful change. The Village has been serving children and families for over 200 years. Today, we are one of the most respected child and family serving organizations in the state, helping vulnerable children and families at all levels of need…from children who have severe emotional or mental health problems to those who need support and guidance to stay on a successful path. We have also grown and evolved to better serve the needs of our community by adding mental health and substance abuse services for adults and partnering with primary care service providers to form integrated pediatric clinics. Our mission is to build a community of strong healthy families who protect and nurture children. We believe that families can thrive despite traumatic experiences they may have suffered in the past or adversity that may overwhelm them now. Our continuum of behavioral health treatment and support services for children and adults allows us to customize programs to treat the whole person – mentally and physically – and help children, adults and families build resilience to overcome challenges that life throws at them. The work we do enables children to be socially and emotionally healthy, thrive in safe and permanent homes and to succeed academically. We help adults to be effective, nurturing caregivers, and be able to manage and prevent crises. Our work also builds strong, stable communities. That’s good for everyone – in every community. To learn more – and meet some of our clients and dedicated staff – visit www.thevillage.org or call 860-236-4511.

Making Opportunity Count, Inc. (MOC) is the designated Community Action Agency serving North Central Massachusetts. MOC’s mission is to empower families to achieve economic security by eliminating barriers and creating opportunities.

The Mission of the Guild of St Agnes is to provide families with quality, affordable early childhood education and school age programs in a safe, nurturing environment for children four weeks to twelve years. Welcome to the Guild of St. Agnes, a long standing, educational, private, non-profit child care agency founded in 1913. As the largest early education and care agency in Central Massachusetts, the Guild serves approximately 1,600 children at 8 child care sites, 125 licensed family homes and 11 school age programs. All of these services are licensed by the MA Department of Early Education and Care and our Centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the premier designation in the United States for identifying high quality child care services.

Community Action Pioneer Valley assists people who have low incomes to achieve economic stability and security, and works to build communities in which all people have the opportunity to thrive. • We see people as the experts on their own lives, as individuals and families who have strengths and dreams, and who also experience barriers to their success. • We honor everyone’s right to live with dignity and to be treated with respect and appreciation for diversity. • We partner with individuals and families to develop the resources, skills, social connection, and resilience to be economically secure and successful according to their own values and hopes. • We partner with families and communities to grow raise strong and healthy children and youth. • We value workplace practices based on mutual respect, inclusion, transparency, and leadership development for all staff. • We believe that engaging people with low incomes in decision-making and the overall direction of the agency is essential to our integrity and success. • We are committed to participating in community development that assures that all people are housed, well-fed, warm, safe, and stable. • We value building collaborative partnerships to find community-based solutions to meet community needs.

Horizons' mission is to create and sustain person-centered opportunities for people with special needs where they live, learn, work and play.

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MARC, Inc. of Manchester is a not-for-profit agency which supports people with disabilities in Manchester, Connecticut and surrounding towns. MARC, Inc. is dedicated to advocacy on the local, state, and national level. We deliver diverse, culturally competent services to ensure that all people have the opportunity to live, work, and enjoy their community according to their individual choices. MARC, Inc. embraces the philosophy that all people should live, work, and play in their community, making friendships and contributions consistent with their skills and abilities. MARC, Inc. ensures access to and maximization of presence and participation in Connecticut town life, opportunities to develop and exercise competency, opportunities to make choices in the pursuit of a personal future, and good relationships with family members and friends, with respect and dignity.

Since its founding in 1967, Sunshine Village has helped individuals with developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, lead rich, meaningful lives with thriving, vibrant programs. Each day, hundreds of adults and their families connect, learn, and contribute to develop life skills, enhance social skills, improve coping strategies, and increase their independence. With a main campus in Chicopee and additional sites in Agawam, Chicopee and Three Rivers, we offer a range of day programs and employment services. Our day habilitation programs are medically-based, yet delivered with warmth and creativity. Physical, speech and occupational therapies are incorporated into music, culinary, art and sport therapy programming. Each day we provide opportunities to develop life skills, enhance social skills, improve coping strategies and increase independence. Our employment services are built on five decades of enduring partnerships with businesses and organizations throughout the region. We help prepare individuals to work in industrial and commercial settings, where their contributions are valued and they’re able to experience the satisfaction of a well-earned paycheck, the camaraderie of a workplace, and a sense of pride in a job well done. As a nonprofit organization, state, federal and private funding are received to further our mission. All programs are accredited at the highest level by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF International (CARF). As an employer of choice in the community, employees enjoy generous compensation and benefits, including opportunities for leadership development. Sunshine Village enhances the lives of individuals with disabilities by turning small moments into great days-where everyone shines!

The Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (HRA) is a multi-service non-profit organization dedicated to increasing economic self-sufficiency among individuals and families residing in greater New Britain, Bristol, and surrounding towns. Our program divisions house a wide variety of services including early childhood education, employment and training, energy and housing, and health and wellness.

Allied Community Services, Inc. is a non-profit agency that directly services hundreds of individuals with disabilities, and additionally provides fiscal management services to thousands more individuals. Even though we assist thousands of people, we are like a family. We work hard together, and are committed to helping others. We also experience enjoyment and accomplishments together. We are a group of lifelong learners, who take our culture and commitment seriously.

Cutchins Programs for Children & Families has 40 years of providing uncompromising care not easily found in today’s health care environment. Our residential, outpatient, and special education services provide children and families struggling with the effects of trauma and mental illness in a sanctuary of safety and love.