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ALICE Advocate

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.

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.

It’s VERY important that you customize the message below before sending! Simply add your contact information and press “edit message” to add your story to this email template.

Toolkits

These resources and templates are easy to share to engage the broadest coalition possible to support our policy agenda.

CREATE A FULLY REFUNDABLE CONNECTICUT CHILD TAX CREDIT:

Proposed Child Tax Credit (CTC) Report: By State Senate District

Proposed Child Tax Credit (CTC) Report: By House District

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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.

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.

211 Coalition

Every call to 211 is a window into the real needs of Connecticut families. This coalition brings together community members, providers and advocates to lift up those voices and strengthen our state’s most vital connection to help. Together, we push for the policies and investments that ensure 211 can respond quickly and compassionately to every crisis.

Campaign for Working Connecticut

The Campaign for Working Connecticut is a statewide coalition of diverse stakeholders addressing the critical need to strengthen Connecticut’s future talent pipeline.

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?

Our advocacy team is here for you.

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

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

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