HART Heads to the Capital for CT Non-Profit Day- Join us in Advocacy!
On May 14th, HART is proud to participate in Connecticut Non-Profit Day at the State Capitol, an event coordinated by The Alliance of Nonprofits. We’re honored to be one of just 50 organizations selected to represent the vital work of our sector.
HART will host an informational table for legislators and request one-on-one meetings with them to highlight the growing challenges facing nonprofits, especially as we continue to do more with less amid rising costs. This reality must change, or our most vulnerable communities will continue to bear the burden.
But the advocacy doesn’t stop there!
The following week, May 20th, The Alliance will host a Non-Profit Rally on the Capitol Lawn in Hartford. We invite you to join us—bring your signs, your voice, and your passion! Advocacy is at the heart of what we do, and your support can make a difference.
You can also take action from home: call, write, email, or visit your local representatives. Let them know how essential HART’s services are—not just for those we serve, but for the well-being of our entire state.
Example Letter for Government Officials:
Dear Senator,
Connecticut’s community nonprofits provide essential services to residents in need, yet decades of underfunding have left many without critical support — people struggling with addiction go untreated, adults with disabilities face long waits for group homes, and families experience hunger. The danger of service disruption is even greater with potential federal cuts. Nonprofit buying power is now 30% lower than in 2007, and they need a $264 million funding increase in next year’s state budget to meet growing demands.
Connecticut’s revenue system generates significant surpluses, but outdated fiscal controls allocate these funds solely to debt repayment rather than addressing urgent community needs. By adjusting these “guardrails,” the state can balance fiscal responsibility with the moral imperative to care for its residents. As one of the wealthiest states, Connecticut must fund critical services; the resources are available, and the need is urgent. I urge you to make this one of your top priorities for this session.