Since 1953, The Tommy Fund for Childhood Cancer, has supported families whose children are undergoing cancer treatments at Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale-New Haven and its affiliates.

Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for over 10,000 athletes and Unified Sports® partners. They also promote a healthy lifestyle by offering free health screenings at events, and providing participants with the education and resources to improve their sports performance and enhance their overall health and fitness.

It is the mission of Midwest Food Bank to alleviate hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and to provide disaster relief; all without discrimination. Their vision is to provide industry-leading food relief to those in need.

The Hometown Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization committed to supporting those in need in conjunction with Bozzuto’s, Inc., its family of retailers and community business partners. Established in 2002, The Hometown Foundation raises money to support a broad range of programs that meet community needs. The Foundation’s focus and commitment center around five key program areas: Animal Welfare, Emergency Response Personnel, Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or In Need, Major Illness, and the Military. Our year-round programs are devoted to strengthening our local communities to create a more cohesive and inclusive society.

The UConn Red Cross Club is a service club that organizes and runs all blood drives on campus. They work hand in hand with the American Red Cross of Connecticut, and the hard work of their members has earned them the honor of being the largest collectors of blood for the state of Connecticut.

We have partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs all over Connecticut. The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is to enable all youth to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. They strive to empower our youth and provide a safe and supportive environment with caring adult professionals and volunteers. They endeavor to achieve that mission by offering facilities, programs, and support systems that assist young people in their academic, social, athletic and cultural pursuits.

PAL is a not-for-profit organization which promotes partnerships between youth, law enforcement and the community through educational, athletic, and recreational programs designed to encourage team building and foster positive relationships.

This is done through programs that emphasize education and learning, as well as participation in sports and activities. The goal of PAL is to enable all young people, regardless of race, religion, income or handicap, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

The Cardinal Shehan Center is a non-profit organization located in Bridgeport, CT. Since 1962, the Center has served the recreational, educational, and social needs of moderate and low-income families and young people of lower Fairfield County, particularly inner-city Bridgeport.