Make an Impact on Children in Hartford
Thank you for considering an investment in ConnectiKids. Your support will significantly impact the lives of numerous young people and their families. Your generosity will create a ripple effect beyond just one child and positively impact the community for years. We are grateful for your belief in our mission and consideration in helping us provide resources and opportunities for children to reach their full potential.
You can support our cause in several ways, including making an immediate donation or leaving a legacy gift through planned giving. We appreciate any contribution you choose to make and look forward to continuing our work to create a brighter future for our community. Please read about your giving options below!
45
years of non-profit service
400+
children helped yearly
K-8
grade students welcome
Sponsor a Child
BELOW ARE FOUR DIFFERENT WAYS THAT YOU CAN SPONSOR A CHILD.
Tutoring and Mentoring
The Tutoring and Mentoring Program provides students with one-on-one tutoring sessions with a mentor for 75 minutes each week. The mentoring program connects students with positive individuals who volunteer as mentors from various backgrounds, including high school, college, government, faith-based, and corporate settings. This unique approach fosters individual relationships between students and mentors, allowing them to build strong bonds throughout the school year. Additionally, the program exposes students to different career options and resources in their community.
- Your recurring gift of $92 per month allows a child to receive a full year of Tutoring and Mentoring
- You can also make an annual gift of $1102 to sponsor a child for the entire year!
Arts and Enrichment
The Arts and Enrichment Program allows students to explore their personal strengths, interests and goals through a variety of classes including art, cooking, martial arts, dance and more! These experiences provide life skills that build self esteem, enhance problem solving and communication skills, while contributing to increased school performance.
- Your recurring gift of $86 per month allows a child to receive a full year of Arts and Enrichment programs.
- You can also make an annual gift of $1032 to sponsor one child to receive a complete summer experience each year.
Summer Programs
The Summer Program combines academic and enrichment activities to provide a stimulating learning, recreation, and socialization environment. It offers children exposure to new information, people, places, and experiences they may not encounter daily.
- Your recurring gift of $117 per month allows a child to receive an entire summer program.
- You can also make an annual gift of $1032 to sponsor one child to receive a complete summer experience each year.
Wherever it’s Needed Most
By selecting this general donation option, ConnectiKids will allocate your contribution toward the area where it is most needed. This could include any of our offerings: tutoring and mentoring, arts and enrichment, summer, or other positive youth development activities, all provided free of charge to participating children and their families.
- A recurring gift of $207 monthly allows a child to receive a full year of ConnectiKids Programs, including Tutoring & Mentoring, Arts & Enrichment, and Summer!
- You can also make an annual commitment of $2,484, which is the cost per child to participate in our year-round programming.
Other Ways to Support ConnectiKids
Help provide resources & opportunities
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children in Hartford. Your support can help provide resources and opportunities for them to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we can make a difference in their lives and create a brighter future for our community. Thank you for considering joining our mission.
More Information
To discuss more ways to support ConnectiKids financially, contact Kaleitha Brown, Development Director at 860-522-8710 or use the button below to send her an email.
Employer Match & United Way Campaigns
If you’re looking to make a donation to ConnectiKids, it’s worth checking if your employer offers a matching gift program. If they do, please contact your HR department for more information and we’ll be happy to assist you in completing any required forms to make sure you’re eligible for the program. Additionally, if your company participates in the United Way Giving Campaign, you can direct your donation to ConnectiKids by using our United Way number, which is 5110.
Legacy Giving
Have you ever considered leaving a planned future donation as part of your financial planning process? This type of donation, known as a legacy gift, can be given through a will or other form of designation. When evaluating your personal, family, and financial needs, as well as your long-term charitable giving goals, consider making a legacy gift to ConnectiKids. There are various options available for legacy gifts, and they may offer significant tax benefits that could ultimately benefit your family after you are gone.
It’s important to note that legacy giving is not just for the wealthy – gifts of any size are appreciated and make a difference. Regardless of your current financial situation, any legacy gift that suits your circumstances will be helpful to ConnectiKids and the children we serve. We encourage you to take the time to carefully consider your options and plan your gift in consultation with your family, lawyer, or financial and tax advisor.
If you’re interested in learning more about how you can leave a lasting impact with a legacy gift, please contact Kaleitha Brown, our Development Director, at 860-522-8710 or via email at [email protected]. We appreciate your support in helping us continue to serve the children in our community.
Donate Supplies
We support 300 children annually with quality programs, which require a lot of materials and supplies. We appreciate any donations of supplies for our programs, as well as office supplies and holiday gifts for children. Kindly bring your donations to ConnectiKids at 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105.
Our donation Wishlist includes:
- School Supplies: Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, crayons, rulers, pencil sharpeners, glue sticks, pencil pouches, books
- Art Supplies: drawing paper, markers, paint, paint brushes, scissors, paper, latex and non-latex gloves, canvases, tie-dye supplies, paper towels
- Summer Supplies: hula hoops, jump ropes, dodge balls, sports balls, chalk, hats, sunglasses, cases of bottled water
- Office Supplies: 8.5×11 paper, 11×17 paper, 8.5×11 cardstock, staplers, forever stamps, Paper clips, binder clips, rubber bands, thumb tacks/push pins, facial tissues
- Holiday Gifts: ConnectiKids hosts an annual holiday party in December where all participating students receive a gift, have fun with holiday crafts, and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. We welcome donations of new unwrapped gifts and cold weather accessories (Hats, gloves, scarves, socks). For more information, please reach out to us.
Attend, Sponsor or Donate to an Event!
ConnectiKids holds multiple fundraising events every year. Visit our donors page for a list of recent donors and check our calendar for upcoming events and opportunities.
Events & Calendar