WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes to the frontlines with the urgency of now to start cooking and provide meals to people in need. By partnering with organizations on the ground and activating a network of local restaurants, food trucks, or emergency kitchens, WCK serves comforting meals to survivors of disasters quickly and effectively. We know that good food provides not only nourishment, but also comfort and hope, especially in times of crisis.

NOW (Northeast Opportunities for Wellness) works to improve the lives of Northeast Connecticut youth by ensuring access to programs that promote social, emotional, and physical wellness, regardless of a family's ability to pay. Through youth sports scholarships, wellness programs, educational opportunities, community events, and enriching activities, NOW helps thousands of local children each year build confidence, develop healthy habits, form meaningful relationships, and discover new opportunities for growth. Their commitment to making wellness accessible to all youth has made a lasting impact throughout our community for more than a decade. Learn more about their mission and programs at www.nowinmotion.org 

Deeply ingrained in the Autism Speaks mission is a commitment to creating a more equitable and accessible world for those we serve. By enhancing our solutions, embracing culture and elevating diversity inside and outside of our organization, we can guide individuals and families to more relevant resources that can help them overcome obstacles they may encounter and reach their full potential. This work will address biases and disparities that create obstacles, champion equity-focused innovations and further advance the lives of people on the spectrum.

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Interfaith Human Services of Putnam (IHSP) is an all volunteer human services organization dedicated to providing services and programs for people in need or in transition in Northeastern CT. They restore lives through the education and empowerment of individuals, actively respond to the needs in our community, and provide numerous programs for assistance. This includes the Daily Bread Food Pantry, Diaper Bank of NECT, NU 2 U Clothing Closet, Fuel Assistance, Homelessness Support, Pathways 2 Success, Senior Resources, and more.

Dancers Against Cancer (DAC) is more than a charity—it's a united movement within the dance community, driven by compassion and a shared passion for making a difference. Their mission is to provide meaningful financial support and emotional encouragement to dance educators, choreographers, dancers, and their families who have been impacted by cancer. Through this alliance, they strive to ensure that no one in the dance family faces the battle alone. They foster hope, strength, and solidarity during life’s most challenging moments.