TAKE ACTION
🚨 ACTION ALERT: Call your legislators + the Governor 🚨
A budget vote is coming next week. Now's the time to speak up for families and children.
1. Your Legislators (message with staff/voicemail)
🔎 Find Your Legislator
“Hi, my name is ___ from ___. I’m asking Senator/Representative ___ to work with leadership and the Governor secure a $300M Early Childhood Endowment deposit this year.”
2. Governor Ned Lamont (message with staff/voicemail)
☎️ 860-566-4840 (press 1, available anytime)
“Hi, my name is ___ from ___. I’m asking Governor Lamont to support the Connecticut Child Tax Credit. Families are struggling with rising costs, and this proven solution will help them meet basic needs. Please include it in the final budget.”
- Share your name and town
- Ask colleagues, friends, and partners to call too
Every call counts—make yours today.
EVENTS
Food Insecurity Day at the Capitol
April 27, 9:30 am | Capitol Building, Room 310, Stream Live on CT-N
Advocates from across the state will gather to raise awareness about food insecurity and urge support for policies that ensure all Connecticut residents have access to nutritious, affordable food. Show your support for getting school meals across the finish line so every child can count on healthy meals at school. The day kicks off with a school meals panel at 9:30 am, featuring the School Meals for All CT Coalition.
CT Child Tax Credit Lobby Days
April 27-May 1 from 10 am-12 pm and 12-2 pm | LOB Cafeteria
CT Child Tax Credit Coalition Lobby Days in Hartford are a low-pressure, high-impact way to make your voice heard before the session ends—whether you’re new to advocacy or experienced. Let’s push this across the finish line! 📝 RSVP today.
Danbury Day at the Capitol
April 28, 9-11 am | Capitol Building
Please join Representative Ken Gucker and the Danbury Delegation to celebrate Danbury Day at the State Capitol. Be sure to visit the UWCWC and Danbury Collective table.
Opportunity Means Everybody Rally
April 28 from 2–5 pm | Outside the Capitol Building
A statewide rally calling for urgent action on affordability, including affordable housing, HUSKY, SNAP, and other key supports as the legislative session winds down. RSVP HERE.
Stand Up for Community Nonprofits at the Capitol!
April 29, 10 am | Capitol Building
Nonprofit supporters from across the state will gather on the Capitol steps to call for increased, sustained funding for community nonprofits.
All are welcome—leaders, staff, boards, families, volunteers, and advocates. Wear green, bring signs, and show lawmakers how vital nonprofits are to Connecticut communities. Limited shirts and signs available. Sign Up HERE.
UPDATES FROM HARTFORD
All press events and sessions can be viewed on CT-N or each Committee’s YouTube channel.
Full CT CGA calendar is available online here.
With subject matter public hearings ending, bills will debated on the floor and the Appropriations budget and Finance, Revenue and Bonding revenue proposals will be released in the coming days.
Monday, April 27 - Saturday, May 2
- House and Senate Sessions @ 11:00 am, House and Chambers | CT-N
NEWS AND RESOURCES
Listen 🎧
Rooted in Impact Podcast
Read 📰
- Education Advocates Seek Greater State Funding Support
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Opinion: CT leaders must deliver on early care and education promises
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Enrollment in SNAP food assistance program has dropped in CT
Have questions? Visit www.unitedwaycwc.org/advocate or contact Tida Infahsaeng at tida.infahsaeng@unitedwaycwc.org.