United Way of Connecticut

Helping You Thrive.

Advocacy Action Center 

Your voice is the key to unlocking a brighter future for Connecticut. Join us in creating a state where economic well-being is a right, not a privilege. Together, we can demand policies that help ALICE families thrive. Your elected officials need to hear from YOU. Your voice is the most powerful force for change. We’ll provide the tools and help to make it easy.

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Email your elected officials

Short on time? Using this form to send an email to your elected officials is the most impactful step you can take today. Even just a handful of messages from constituents make a big difference.

Power up your advocacy

ALICE Advocacy

Unleash an ALICE movement in your networks and communities. These resources and templates are easy to share to engage the broadest coalition possible to support our policy agenda.

Sign our CT Child Tax Credit Petition.

Join more than 1,000 families from across the state who have already signed our petition to establish a fully refundable CT Child Tax Credit.

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Join our coalitions

Together, we’re stronger. That’s why we’ve built powerful coalitions to advance our policy agenda. Learn more about each and get involved.  

ALICE Advocates  

We know you’re working hard and that your time is valuable, but your voice matters. That’s why we’ve created a powerful group of ALICE families from every corner of the state to advocate for policies that improve your lives. Learn more here.

CT Child Tax Credit Coalition 

A united front for organizing and advocating for a stronger Connecticut where families, communities and our economy thrive. Direct payments give parents the power to choose how best to support their children. 

Opportunity Youth Initiative 

A coalition of organizations working to create brighter futures for Connecticut’s young people. Policies that open doors to education, employment and independence are the solution to the crisis facing at-risk and disconnected young people.  

Advocacy 101

Just getting started? We’ve got you covered.

CT General Assembly

  • Find your state legislators. Connecticut’s lawmaking group is called the Connecticut General Assembly, and it has two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate. The House has 151 members, each representing one of the 151 districts, and the Senate has 36 members, with each representing one of the 36 districts. Both serve for two years and there are no limits on how many terms members can serve.
  • Follow the action in committees. There are 26 legislative committees focused on specific topics. They hold public hearings, listen to testimony, refine bills, and then send legislation to the full General Assembly for a final vote.
  • What’s on their schedule? This calendar is regularly updated with information about public hearings, committee meetings, and events. You can attend these in person or watch from home.

The Power of Civics
Free educational resources from the Connecticut Secretary of the State

Need help? Have an idea?

Daniel Fitzmaurice, Director of Advocacy
Daniel.Fitzmaurice@CTUnitedWay.org
860-249-8788

Cheryl Hardgrave, Advocacy Coordinator
Cheryl.Hardgrave@CTUnitedWay.org
860-372-4216