Don't miss Red Carpet Experience on Sunday, March 10, 7pm at The Lyceum in Hartford. Ticket prices are $100 (GA) and $150 (VIP) and must be purchased in advance, Buy Now! We hope you will join us for an evening of delicious food, live music, fun contests, and lots of movie fun as we watch the 96th Academy Awards together!

Bidding is now open for ACT's Red Carpet Experience online auction. Take this opportunity to get a jump-start on bidding or to preview our 65+ fabulous items, including theater & nightlife, food & dining, fitness & wellness, family fun, themed baskets and more! You don't need to attend to participate, but we hope you'll join us!

March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on women and show support for women and girls with HIV. This year's theme is "Prevention and Testing at Every Age. Care and Treatment at Every Stage." Learn More

Hydeia Broadbent, an HIV/AIDS activist who was born with HIV, passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 39. She began her activism at age 6 and went on to speak at many events and talk shows, most notably the Oprah Winfrey Show. We thank Hydeia for her courage and commitment to making a difference. Learn More

Harm reduction vending machines are an evidence-based strategy to provide essential supplies to people who use drugs. They are stocked with supplies such as naloxone, sterile injection equipment, condoms, sharps containers, first aid kits, and pregnancy tests. Learn More

ACT is pleased to announce that we have been awarded an M&T Bank Charitable Foundation grant to support our Returning Citizens Program. The Amplify Fund provides funding to community based organizations like ours that have a track record and purpose to increase racial and economic equity in marginalized communities.

Last month the VITA program kicked off tax season with events in Waterbury, Bridgeport, and New Haven. Special thanks to our community partners for helping us spread the word and bring this vital service to individuals throughout the state. Learn more about the VITA program and the free tax preparation services we offer.

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 March: "Taxes 101" on March 11, at 5:30pm, "Financial Resiliency" on March 13, at 12:00pm, and "Resiliencia Financiera (en español)" on March 25, at 5:30pm.

International Transgender Day of Visibility (often referred to as TDOV or Trans Day of Visibility) is an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. Learn More