Join us to hear from legislators and advocates about the accomplishments and challenges of the 2025 legislative session. And learn more about how we can address the root causes of child poverty, including income inequality, access to healthcare, safe and affordable homes, quality education and child care, and a healthy environment.
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The Community Foundation, along with a dedicated group of change leaders, has created a unified platform to End Child Poverty Now in Connecticut.
Our collaborative envisions a thriving and economically robust Connecticut, where no child experiences the debilitating effects of poverty. We believe that every child deserves access to basic necessities, quality education, and a nurturing environment that fosters their physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Cathy Osten
Connecticut State Senator
Martha Marx
Connecticut State Senator
Devin Carney
Connecticut State Representative
Anthony Nolan
Connecticut State Representative
Nick Gauthier
Connecticut State Representative
Emily Byrne
Connecticut Voices for Children
Merrill Gay
Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance
CONVERSATION FACILITATOR
Lisa Tepper-Bates
United Way of Connecticut