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Hold a Fundraiser

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“EAP gave me a place to start when I was feeling overwhelmed.”

Anonymous

“I came here during one of the hardest times in my life. I was met with kindness, patience, and people who truly listened.”

Melissa

“United Services helped me find stability when everything around me felt uncertain.”

J.R.

“Local care. Real relationships.”

Family Member

“The staff treated me with dignity and respect from the very beginning.”

Angela

“Recovery is not something I had to face alone. I felt supported every step of the way.”

“EAP staff are attentive, empathetic and gives valuable advice/information.”

Anonymous

“For the first time in a long time, I felt hopeful again.”

Kevin

“The services here helped me build coping skills, confidence, and a better future.”

Maria

“What stood out most was how genuinely people cared.”

S.T.

“I felt safe, welcomed, and understood.”

Rachel

“EAP staff are super flexible and accommodating.”

Anonymous

“These services helped me reconnect with myself, my family, and my goals.”

Anthony

“The support I received changed the direction of my life.”

“Recovery happens through connection.”

Client Feedback

“I learned that asking for help is not weakness—it’s part of healing.”

Danielle

“Helping people move forward.”

Client Feedback

“The people here helped me believe I could move forward.”

M.B.

“Sometimes what helps most is simply having someone who listens without judgment.”

Nicole

“EAP was amazing. I was skeptical at first, but the program helped me much more than i initially expected.”

Anonymous

“I wasn’t treated like a diagnosis. I was treated like a person.”

James

“Compassion makes a difference. I experienced that here.”

Lydia

“Support rooted in compassion.”

Community Member

Want to hold a fundraiser to support our programs? Thank you!! Here’s some information and resources to help your efforts succeed.

Why Fundraise for United Services?

When you host a fundraiser for United Services, you are directly supporting programs that improve lives throughout northeastern Connecticut. Every dollar raised helps reduce barriers to care and strengthens the safety net for people facing complex challenges.

Community fundraisers:

Expand access to essential behavioral health services
Raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health
Engage friends, families, schools, workplaces, and civic groups
Create meaningful, local impact

Fundraising Ideas

Your fundraiser can be as simple or creative as you’d like. Popular community fundraising ideas include:

Birthday or anniversary fundraisers
Walks, runs, or fitness challenges
School, club, or faith-based events
Workplace or team fundraisers
Community gatherings, benefit nights, or sales
Online or peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns

If you have an idea, we’re happy to help you explore it.

Getting Started

Hosting a fundraiser is easy, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Submit Your Fundraiser Idea
Reach out to the United Services Development Office to share your idea and timeline.
Plan Your Fundraiser
Our team can provide guidance, fundraising tips, and basic support materials to help your event succeed.
Spread the Word
Invite friends, family, coworkers, and community members to participate and support your fundraiser.
Make an Impact
Celebrate your success knowing your efforts are helping individuals and families across Eastern Connecticut access care and support.

Fundraising Guidelines

To ensure consistency and protect the integrity of United Services, we ask all community fundraisers to:

Obtain approval before using the United Services name or logo
Clearly state that your event is “benefiting United Services”
Follow applicable laws and regulations
Coordinate donation handling with our Development Office

Our team is happy to review details and answer questions along the way.

Support and Resources

United Services may be able to provide limited support for approved fundraisers, which may include:

Guidance and planning support
Digital logos or basic promotional language
Assistance with donation processing or acknowledgments
Support availability varies based on timing and event scope.

Ready to Fundraise?

If you’re interested in hosting a fundraiser or would like more information, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact the United Services Development Office:

Phone: (860) 774-2020 / TDD: (860) 779-5609
Email: development@unitedservicesct.org

Together, we can create meaningful change and build stronger, healthier communities throughout Eastern Connecticut.

Support

“EAP gave me a place to start when I was feeling overwhelmed.”

Anonymous

“I came here during one of the hardest times in my life. I was met with kindness, patience, and people who truly listened.”

Melissa

“United Services helped me find stability when everything around me felt uncertain.”

J.R.

“Local care. Real relationships.”

Family Member

“The staff treated me with dignity and respect from the very beginning.”

Angela

“Recovery is not something I had to face alone. I felt supported every step of the way.”

“EAP staff are attentive, empathetic and gives valuable advice/information.”

Anonymous

“For the first time in a long time, I felt hopeful again.”

Kevin

“The services here helped me build coping skills, confidence, and a better future.”

Maria

“What stood out most was how genuinely people cared.”

S.T.

“I felt safe, welcomed, and understood.”

Rachel

“EAP staff are super flexible and accommodating.”

Anonymous

“These services helped me reconnect with myself, my family, and my goals.”

Anthony

“The support I received changed the direction of my life.”

“Recovery happens through connection.”

Client Feedback

“I learned that asking for help is not weakness—it’s part of healing.”

Danielle

“Helping people move forward.”

Client Feedback

“The people here helped me believe I could move forward.”

M.B.

“Sometimes what helps most is simply having someone who listens without judgment.”

Nicole

“EAP was amazing. I was skeptical at first, but the program helped me much more than i initially expected.”

Anonymous

“I wasn’t treated like a diagnosis. I was treated like a person.”

James

“Compassion makes a difference. I experienced that here.”

Lydia

“Support rooted in compassion.”

Community Member

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