Changing lives by creating opportunities
As the designated community action agency for Hartford and Middlesex Counties, the Community Renewal Team (CRT) helps people take steps toward healthy and economically stable futures. Since 1963, our 501(c)3 nonprofit has partnered with local elected officials, providers, funders, businesses and the community to address challenges like hunger, homelessness, unemployment and poverty. Together, we increase access to education, affordable housing, mental health services and more for thousands of people in Central Connecticut each year. We help everyone who comes to our door with resources for both immediate needs, and longer-term goals.
Our 2023 Impact
Who We Served
57,967
Individuals
27,667
Households Across 40 Municipalities
17,000
Children Through the Age of 17
9,000
Seniors Ages 65+
What We Delivered
40+
Programs Across Multiple Focus Areas
471,000
Meals to Seniors
$127,000
Raised By Donors
Our Service Area
We serve all of Hartford and Middlesex Counties, with large multi-service centers located in Hartford and Middletown.
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We serve 40 municipalities in the region.
Avon
Bloomfield
Branford
Canton
Chester
Clinton
Cromwell
Deep River
Durham
East Granby
East Haddam
East Hampton
East Hartford
East Windsor
Enfield
Essex
Glastonbury
Granby
Guilford
Haddam
Hartford
Killingworth
Madison
Manchester
Marlborough
Middlefield
Middletown
Newington
North Branford
Old Saybrook
Portland
Rocky Hill
Simsbury
South Windsor
Suffield
West Hartford
Westbrook
Wethersfield
Windsor
Windsor Lock
“One of the most rewarding parts of being on the CRT Board of Trustees is seeing all the great work that CRT does for the community. CRT is well managed; they have a great President and CEO and a wonderful staff. I’m always impressed with the excellent quality and service that is provided by CRT.”
Faith Jackson
Our History
We were founded in 1963 through a grassroots movement to support Hartford communities impacted by poverty. In 1999, we expanded into Middlesex County.
Our Stewardship
Independent audits demonstrate that for every dollar CRT receives, 95.3 cents goes directly to programs and services that support people in our community.
Our Approach
We take a research-driven approach to assess local needs, create high-quality programs, and find funding to make them happen. We are a strong leader for community change, working with many partners to offer innovative programs serving families, youth, seniors, veterans, women and others.
Our work is driven by:
A client-centered approach
- Listening to community concerns and solving issues together
- Helping people build on their own unique strengths
- Teaching skills that empower financial stability
- Taking a holistic approach to address client needs
Community engagement
- Conducting research to identify unmet needs and determine who should be served
- Building on the collective strengths of our team, clients, and community partners to deliver our best possible work
Advocacy & improvement
- Working with legislators to design programs and advocate for systems change
- Tracking outcomes to measure our impact and improve our programs
- Looking for ways to better serve our community as needs and resources evolve
Our Accreditations
We strive to be a center of excellence in developing and delivering programs that meet the highest standards of quality as measured by independent credentialing agencies.
Behavioral Health Programs
Joint Commission Accreditation
Our Behavioral Health services at our 330 Market Street Program have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for complying with the highest national standards for safety and quality of care, and for our commitment to continually improving patient care.
Early Care & Education Programs
NAEYC Accreditation
All of our Early Care and Education centers are accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children for complying with standards for exceptional care in a safe and healthy environment, with well-trained staff delivering a developmentally sound curriculum.
