Thanks to all who made this year's Red Carpet Experience event a success! We could not have done it without the generous support of our sponsors, planning committee, event volunteers, auction donors, and of course, all of the guests who joined us at the Lyceum for a fantastic night benefitting ACT. View event photos here.

ACT is a proud fiscal sponsor for Yoga In Our City, which aims to build stronger, more compassionate communities with a deep understanding of the natural connections between yoga philosophy and social justice. YIOC provides professional, accessible, and inclusive programming with a trauma-sensitive approach. Learn More

ACT staff members Brennden Colbert, Tamera Aryeetey, and Taylor Robertson recently had the opportunity to attend AIDS Watch on March 17-19 in Washington D.C. The annual event brings together hundreds of people living with HIV and their allies to learn about the latest policy issues, messaging strategy and advocacy tactics.

Observed on April 10, National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day educates the public about the impact of HIV on young people. 1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. occurs in young people aged 13-24, and many do not know their status. School-based health services, including HIV testing, can improve teen health. Learn More

National Public Health Week, held annually during the first week of April, highlights issues that are important to improving our nation's health. In honor of National Public Health Week, health departments throughout Connecticut will hold free Naloxone training opportunities on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. View list of locations here.

ACT is pleased to partner with Citizens Bank to recognize Financial Literacy Month in April. We’re joining them in their efforts to provide communities with the resources and tools necessary to maintain smart money management habits. Our programs including Financial Empowerment, Returning Citizens, and Bank On promote financial literacy.

The CT Money School offers a full curriculum of financial literacy courses, provided free of charge and open to the public. Join us for these upcoming workshops in April: "Protect Yourself: Identity Theft" on Wednesday, April 10 at 5:00pm and en español: "Protéjase. Robo de identidad" on Monday, April 29 at 5:30pm.

ACT is proud to be a beneficiary of the Imperial Sovereign Court of All Connecticut Reign 25. Vu Tran presented CEO John Merz with the certificate of beneficiary at a recent event. Throughout the year ISCofAllCT raises money for nonprofits in Connecticut and will present ACT with a financial gift at the beginning of 2025. Learn More

GLSEN’s Day of No Silence, taking place this year on April 12, is a nationally-recognized student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools. The option of participating in a silent protest remains available. Learn More