Who doesn’t love free money? From now until June 28th, every donation made through our partnership with the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity will receive a 15% bonus from Webster Bank and Aetna!
The Kids Are Magic (Mirrors)
Surely, as tweens, we have all self-published an adorable and well-reviewed children’s book, and then donated a portion of sales to non-profits? You mean you haven’t? Us either!
These two incredible sisters did. Click below to learn more about these incredible sisters.
Easy Peezy
When our clients make their final visit, we ask them to complete a short survey about their experience with the program. Sometimes, their words absolutely blow us away with kindness. It is only because of supporters like you that we have the honor of serving our community, to help our clients’ homes feel “complete,” and it is with gratitude that we share these words with you. Easy-peezy 🙂
HAPPY NEW YEAR
We are truly grateful for the incredible support from our community in 2025. We are stronger thanks YOU!
Holiday Shop Gratitude
We are so grateful for the organizations in our community committed to ensuring every family we serve has a happy holiday!
Thank you to Adams & Knight, AMTEC, the Avon Police Department, Big Sky Farmington, GC Hockey, and the Golf Club of Avon for their toy drives and helping keep our Holiday Shop shelves stocked!
You Made Them Pay!
We are blown away by the generosity of our amazing community! You broke the thermometer for our best Giving Tuesday yet! Because of you, we didn’t just hit our goal—we shattered it, and you Made The Board Pay!
Thanks to you, we raised over $18,000 yesterday and, with our incredibly generous Board match, more than $30,000 to support the families counting on us this holiday season. Your generosity is already making a real and immediate difference, and we couldn’t be more thankful.
When the burden of financial insecurity is eased by helping
to meet their basic needs,
our clients can focus on
moving their lives forward
with stability and hope.
Weekend Backpack program
for a school year
and baby supplies for a month
a family of four
Made Us Smile
The relationships our clients and volunteers have at Gifts of Love is truly something special! Here’s Jeanette with a very special young lady and the story of how she got her name
2025 ALICE Report
The United Way has released its 2025 ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) report, highlighting the growing number of households struggling to make ends meet. Key findings include:
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1 in 5 households in our community qualifies as ALICE, meaning they earn above the federal poverty level but still cannot afford basic necessities.
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A family of four with two children in childcare needs to earn $116,000 per year just to cover a basic survival budget.
This report sheds light on the financial challenges many working families face every day and underscores the need for community support, resources, and advocacy.
Our Stories
Volunteer Spotlight
“I retired 2 years ago and was looking for a way to give back! I love meeting clients and helping them get through the challenges they face. I am so proud to be part of this organization which is making a positive impact on the Greater Hartford community.” –Kathi
Client Spotlight
Shamilia is a bright, energetic mom of two boys in high school. She has worked hard to earn her first Master’s degree and is on the cusp of completing her second. She has a steady, full-time job. By all accounts, Shamila is doing everything right. But right still isn’t enough to make ends meet.
Volunteer Spotlight
Betsy has been a volunteer with us for 10 years, working with clients during their monthly visits and in our annual Holiday Shop. She is a wonderful partner to our clients, listening and working with them to make the most of their monthly visits. Read Betsy’s story, in her own words, here.
Our Partners
