November 2026

Advancing Connecticut Together (ACT), with its partners, addresses the root causes of poverty, addiction and health inequities through strength-based services and advocacy to ensure all people in Connecticut have equitable resources necessary to achieve multi-generational health, wealth and happiness.

 
Monthly News & Updates
 

Election Day is Tomorrow!

Don't miss this opportunity to make your voice heard! Polls are open from 6:00am-8:00pm on election day. Please remember, if you are standing in line at the polls at 8pm, you will be allowed to cast your vote. Thanks to Connecticut's Election Day Registration law, you can register and vote in person on election day. Learn more here.

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Halloween at Connections

Clients and staff at the Connections Wellness Center, ACT's drop-in center for people living with HIV, enjoyed a fun and spooky Halloween party on Thursday, October 29, including a walk-through haunted house created by Derek, a client at Connections. Special thanks to Jasmine from Walgreens for providing free flu shots!

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World AIDS Day in Hartford

Join us for Remember, Reflect, Reimagine: A Snapshot of HIV/AIDS in the 90's, on Tuesday, December 1, 6-9pm at the Artists Collective, 1200 Albany Ave, Hartford. This 90's themed evening brings together Connecticut's HIV community as guests enjoy dinner, live music, and awards for excellence in care. Learn more or RSVP here.

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Retirement Announcement

It was with bittersweet emotions that ACT staff and clients recently recognized the retirement of long-time Development Director Wendy Graveley. Her commitment to our mission and willingness to go the extra mile made her an invaluable member of the ACT team. We wish Wendy all the best as she embarks on her next adventure!

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Financial Literacy Classes

ACT's CT Money School offers a full curriculum of financial literacy classes, provided free of charge and open to the public. All classes are taught by financial professionals and held virtually via Zoom. Upcoming workshops include: Protect Yourself on November 23, 5:00pm, and Financial Resiliency (en español) on December 8, 5:00pm.

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Free Community Holiday Meal

ACT's longtime community partner, Hands On Hartford invites you to a FREE Thanksgiving holiday meal on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Doors open at 10:30am for coffee, meal served from 11:00am-1:30pm. Located at Hands On Hartford, 55 Bartholomew Ave, Hartford, CT. Call 860-728-3201 with questions or learn more here.

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