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For over 60 years, CRT has helped people in Central Connecticut lift their quality of life. Whether you need help now or are looking to build a more secure future, we can help with housing, food, energy bills, recovery, jobs, childcare, veterans services and much more.
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2026 Holiday Toy Drive
Help CRT bring a little holiday joy to children in our community! Each year, CRT provides holiday gifts to approximately 350 children participating in our programs and services.
We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys to help make the holiday season special for these children. Donations can be dropped off at CRT’s Hartford location through Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
Donation Drop-Off Location
CRT – 555 Windsor Street, Hartford, CT
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Please leave donations at the front desk.
Donation Deadline: Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Questions or Donation Coordination:
860-560-5657
development@crtct.org
Your generosity helps bring smiles and holiday cheer to children in CRT’s care. Thank you for making a difference this holiday season!
2026 Thanksgiving Food Drive
Help CRT make Thanksgiving special for local families! We’re collecting nonperishable food items with a goal of providing Thanksgiving meals for 300 families in our community.
Donations can be dropped off at CRT’s Hartford location through Friday, November 13, 2026. You can also support the drive by purchasing items from our Amazon Shopping List.
Shop the Thanksgiving Food Drive List
Donation Drop-Off Location
CRT – 555 Windsor Street, Hartford, CT
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Donation Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026
Questions or Donation Coordination:
Ilana Bernstein
860-560-5657
development@crtct.org
Every donation helps us bring a Thanksgiving meal to a family in need. Thank you for supporting our community!
CRT School Supply Drive
Join us in making a difference for students from Pre-K to Grade 12 by participating in CRT’s School Supply Drive!
We are collecting a variety of essential supplies including notebooks, pencils, crayons, markers and more, to ensure every child has the tools they need to succeed this school year. Your generous donations will help empower young minds, fostering creativity and learning in our community! Let’s come together to provide a brighter future for students.
2 Easy Ways to Donate:
Supplies Needed:
Backpacks, Lunch Boxes, Pencil Pouches, Pens & Pencils, Markers & Crayons, Highlighters, Sticky Notes, Index Cards, Scissors, Notebooks, Glue Sticks, Calculators
Scan the QR code below to visit our Amazon wish list
Scan the QR code below to visit our Walmart wish list
For more information contact Ilana Bernstein at 860-560-5657 or Bernsteini@crtct.org.
25th Annual Meals on Wheels Golf Classic
Golf Events, Meals on Wheels Golf ClassicJoin us on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, for CRT’s 25th Annual Meals on Wheels Golf Classic at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington.
Get ready for a day filled with exhilarating golf on a stunning course, exciting games placed strategically at holes along the course, delicious food, and beverages. After the tournament, join us for a banquet that will include a delicious dinner and amazing raffle prizes.
The proceeds from this charity tournament will directly benefit CRT’s Meals on Wheels program, which last year delivered an incredible 469,943 meals to seniors across central Connecticut. By supporting this golf tournament, you are helping to provide nutritious meals to our fragile senior population, for whom these meals may be their only source of sustenance. Your support is more important than ever, as funds are at risk while the demand for meals continues to increase. Join us for a memorable day of golfing and make a difference in the lives of seniors in your community.
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Uncategorized2026 Birdies for Charity
Birdies for CharityBirdies for Charity: Support CRT and Make an Impact!
Birdies for Charity is here! From March 30 to June 28, 2026, you can support CRT through this exciting initiative. By donating now, you’ll not only contribute to our mission but also benefit from a 15% matching contribution.
Birdies for Charity is a unique giving platform that harnesses the excitement of the Travelers Championship, a premier CT PGA Golf Tournament, to empower local nonprofits like CRT. This initiative allows us to raise awareness and funds to further our impact in the community.
We are honored to be selected once again as one of the nonprofits benefiting from this program. Now is the perfect time to make your donation and maximize your impact! Make your contribution today and help us crate lasting change in our community. to raise awareness and funds to support their mission. CRT is honored to have been selected again this year as one of the nonprofits benefiting from this initiative. It is a great time to make and donation and have more impact to make a difference!
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16th Annual Tee Off with Women
Tee Off with WomenJoin us on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, for CRT’s 16th Annual Tee Off for Women Golf Tournament, for a round of spectacular golf at the beautiful Tunxis Country Club in Farmington. This women-only event is a fun-filled day that includes camaraderie, games, contests, food, beverages, delicious dinner, and extraordinary raffle prizes.
Event proceeds will benefit the underserved women and children who receive services from CRT.  Your support will help CRT expand our network of programs to strengthen women, children and their families with the goal of helping them to build a foundation of self-sufficiency for a brighter future.
Format:Â 4 Player Scramble
Schedule:
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Contact development@crtct.org or 860-560-5657 for more information.
Tee Off with Women: Spring Golf Boot Camp
Golf Events, Tee Off with WomenTee Off with Women: Spring Golf Boot Camp is a hands‑on, confidence‑building golf experience designed to introduce and re-engage women with the game in a welcoming outdoor setting. Led by PGA Professional Steve Madison, the boot camp provides practical instruction, on‑course guidance, and a supportive environment ahead of the outdoor golf season.
$50 per ticket – includes 1.5-hour golf clinic and appetizers.
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