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The Town That Cares is a special fund established by the Town of West Hartford’s Department of Human and Leisure Services. The fund assists residents experiencing a crisis situation hindering their ability to pay for utility bills, food, shelter costs, medical expenses and other critical needs. It is funded 100% by contributions from generous individuals, businesses and community groups.
In addition, each year The Town That Cares provides subsidies to a variety of seasonal activities administered by the Town. These include:
- Thanksgiving Food Distribution for Low-Income Families
- Holiday Children's Party & Gift Card Distribution for Low-Income Families
- Back to School Backpack and School Supplies Distribution for Low-Income Families
You may also send a check payable to The Town That Cares to:
West Hartford Human Services
50 South Main Street, Room 306
West Hartford, CT 06107
We also welcome donations for our seasonal programs...
- New and unused backpacks and school supplies
- Gift cards (Walmart & Target preferred)
Over 1,000 households received assistance from the That That Cares last fiscal year ('11-'12).
Below are a few examples of how residents were assisted by The Town That Cares.
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4,604 bags of food were distributed through the The Town That Cares Food Pantry
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503 students received new backpacks & school supplies
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252 households benefited from our Thanksgiving Food Distribution
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219 children attended our Children's Holiday Party
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286 children received holiday gift cards
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80 homebound residents received holiday gift cards
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194 households received emergency financial assistance
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