860CARES COMMUNITY PROJECTS

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is offering the following off-site volunteer projects with community partners who help end homelessness.

Available Projects:

• Tues., April 22 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  My Sister’s Place, Hartford CT
  Seeking a group of 10 volunteers to assist setting up a library for residents and processing book donations.
• Tues., April 22 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  New Horizons Village, Unionville CT
  Seeking a group of 15 volunteers to beautify the property and host an ice cream social for residents.
• Fri., April 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  Levo International, Hartford CT
  Seeking a group of 10-50 volunteers to help construct a new engagement and education center for its urban agriculture program.

*Note: Additional dates may be available upon request.

860CARES KIT PROJECTS

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is offering kit projects including items needed by people experiencing homelessness or living in affordable housing communities. Your group can schedule these any time in April 2025.

United Way staff will facilitate this volunteer experience at your place of business (or elsewhere) for groups of 10-30 employees.

• Option #1: Emergency Preparedness/Homeless Outreach Kit
  Toiletries, socks, reusable water bottle, first aid kit, snacks, Chapstick and seasonal gear
  $15/kit | Volunteers assemble 8-10 kits/hour
• Option 2: Home Essentials: Kitchen Kit
  Reusable tote bag, dish towels, sponge, dish soap, trash bags, paper towels, wipes
  $20/kit | Volunteers assemble 8-10 kits/hour

Contact: Phil Blonski, Director of Corporate Engagement, at pblonski@unitedwayinc.org or 860.493.1132.

Please identify a first and second choice for project preference. Projects are on a first come, first served basis. United Way will follow up with a confirmation email and a registration link within three to five business days.