Organizations

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Our Mission: Bread for Life is a community supported human service organization that feeds, provides fellowship, affirms dignity, and builds connections to those experiencing food insecurity within the Southington community. Lunch Program Hot meals are prepared and served at Bread For Life at noon daily, Monday through Friday 11:45 am-12:30 pm and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm. We are located at 31 Vermont Avenue in Southington, CT. Meal Delivery Bread For Life provides hot lunch weekdays to homebound residents who qualify in our community. We also deliver groceries on Friday for weekend meals to those who are unable to leave their homes. Senior Services We serve a group lunch weekly to all residents of Southington Housing Authority communities and Section 8 housing. These group lunches give seniors an opportunity to share a meal in community each week. Fuel for School We provide Board of Education approved snacks to students in Southington middle and high schools who need a boost to get through the day. Children’s Summer Program Bread for Life provide a lunch program for children in low-income neighborhoods and to children who receive free or reduced hot lunch during the school year. Interested volunteers should go to our website to see what opportunities are available and fill out a volunteer application.

Fortunately there are 4 million women living with breast cancer today!              Unfortunately there are 4 million women living with breast cancer today! The CT Breast Health Initiative is a statewide non profit committed to raising funds for Connecticut breast cancer research.  We know research is the answer to cancer! 100% of the monies raised in Connecticut stays in Connecticut. The organization relies on many volunteers to make a difference locally in the fight against breast cancer. These are our opportunities: 1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS - rewarding positions giving direction to our mission.  11 meetings, once a month commitment. 2.  GRANTS Committee - Solicits RFPs from around the state for breast cancer research projects, reads proposals, makes recommendations to the Board based on our criteria and budget, plans grant awards event. (SMARTY PARTY) Committee consists of educators, survivors, physicians, nurses, other volunteers, etc. 4. CT RACE IN THE PARK: the largest and most visible fundraiser. Volunteers needed for Sponsors, Volunteer Management, Kids events, Merchandise sales, Auction/Raffle, Survivor Breakfast, PR, etc. 5. PAR TEA:  volunteers need for planning and implementing a 9 hole all female golf tournament fundraiser followed by Afternoon Tea with a known speaker.  6. EVENTS:  solicit outside organizations to fundraise for CT BHI and to liaison with  and promote those who reach out to us to fundraise across the state. For the Board positions please contact jkgbray@yahoo.com For other opportunities please contact info@ctbhi.org. 

The mission of Coram Deo is to support women recovering from addiction and abuse in rebuilding their lives and families. We do this by providing safe, structured, sober housing and support services with empathy, compassion and a belief in the value of each individual. As the largest and leading provider of sober housing in Connecticut, we offer these services to women throughout the Connecticut area at one of our 5 recovery homes. Our Recovery Philosophy We believe that recovery is a journey, not a destination. We believe in the inherent value of each individual in our care regardless of relapse: Your value is not determined by your ability to abstain from using illicit drugs. We believe in the power of choice and of teaching good decision making. We provide the platform to make good decisions and we provide a safe place when poor decisions are made. We believe in teaching effective communication and the value of an open honest relationship. We believe in family, friendship and fun. ​Coram Deo Recovery is dedicated to meeting the substance abuse needs of women through our programs. We strive to provide affordable, accessible services of proven effectiveness and high quality that embrace dignity, respect and are holistically centered. Medication-Assisted Treatment Anyone on appropriately prescribed medication, including suboxone and methadone are most welcome here. When used properly, medications can be valuable recovery-tools and often life-saving. If you are prescribed methadone or suboxone, our staff will coordinate with your clinicians to ensure appropriate attendance at appointments. Unfortunately we cannot accept resident’s whose methadone dose is high enough to cause drowsiness or nodding-off, or those that abuse or divert these medications.

The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington, Inc. is a group of committed educators, parents, grandparents, healthcare and childcare providers, business owners, civic organizations and members of the community who are deeply invested in the growth, development and academic success of young children in Southington. We are guided by feedback collected from the families and partners and from community data. We provide resources and education for families of young children and for early childhood educators. In 2025, as part of the CT Office of Early Childhood’s vision for Connecticut’s early childhood system and their Early Start CT initiative, the ECCS became a Local Governance Partner (LGP). Per the OEC, the “LGPs will act as the community’s early childhood hub and focus on building trusted partnerships with families, providers, and the broader community. The LGP will also be a place for families and community members to get involved in shaping a plan for their community’s approach to supporting the holistic needs of families and children birth to five years old.” The ECCS's mission is collaborating to ensure Southington’s children are healthy and prepared to learn through advocacy, programs, resources, and support.

Literacy Volunteers of Central CT (LVCC) is a nonprofit that provides tutoring for adults. The majority of our students are immigrants who are learning English, but we also provide basic literacy classes for English speakers, help students prepare for the US citizenship test, and teach digital literacy classes. LVCC provides services in 17 central CT towns, but the need is highest in New Britain. All classes are taught by volunteer tutors who are asked to commit to two hours of tutoring per week.

New Britain ROOTS began in 2015 with a clear purpose: to expand access to healthy food and create meaningful opportunities for young people in New Britain. Our mission is to cultivate community connections and equitable access to quality food through empowerment and learning with the people who grow, prepare, and eat food in New Britain. ROOTS works towards these goals through a variety of projects and programming focused on promoting gardening, urban agriculture, food access, and education throughout New Britain. Current programs include: our Mobile Food Market, which distributes local, organically grown produce throughout the city; City Growers, which employees New Britain High students to work with us for Spring, Summer and Fall programs; New Britain Senior Center Garden Club and subsequent plant sale every Mother's Day weekend, where we spend the late winter and spring growing over 5000 plants from seed in the senior center greenhouse; our Garden Program, which oversees the gardens that we have at all 14 K-12 public schools in NB (in-ground boxes, hoop houses, greenhouses, bee hives, orchards, pollinator gardens, etc...); Seed Libraries at the local New Britain Public Library and the Southington Public Library; and many more that help us fulfill our mission.

OIC New Britain (OICNB) is the oldest employment and training program in the city and has served over 55,000 people in the greater New Britain area. OICNB for the past 41 years has served youth ages 11 to 24 years old preparing them for the world of work, post-secondary education, the trades and life. Our focus has been on the 12 Career Competencies which are the soft skills need to be successful at school, work and life. These Career Competencies include Digital Literacy, Interpersonal, Communication, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Professionalism, Time Management, Adaptability, Customer Service, Job Search, Diversity & Inclusion, Financial Literacy and Academics. OICNB is preparing the future workforce to become great employees, entrepreneurs and citizens with respect for everyone. OICNB operate after school programs for middle and high school youth. OICNB also works with youth ages 18 to 24 years old placing them into careers that will be in demand for Connecticut. OICNB for the past four years has embedded STEM initiatives and programming into our programs. OICNB operates summer youth employment and learning programs in the summer beginning July 1st to August 7th. OICNB is always looking for individuals who want to share their careers, have any special skills and love helping to shape and mode the lives of youth and young adults.

The Pathways/Senderos Center was established in January 1993. The community-based after-school program targets youth experiencing poverty and their families in New Britain for comprehensive, holistic services designed ultimately to prevent teen pregnancy. We use a case management approach to provide long-term, intensive services for youth and their families. Our program model includes seven integrated components: academic support; career preparation; family life and sex education; violence prevention; recreation/lifetime sports; health care referrals; and self-esteem enhancement.

Plainville Early Learning Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, state-funded early childhood program committed to providing affordable, high-quality, year-round care and education for children and families, primarily those with low to moderate incomes. We serve children ages twelve months through twelve years in a safe, nurturing environment where dedicated educators support each child’s social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development. Our center believes children learn best through diverse cultural, social, and educational experiences, along with active play that supports growth in all areas of development. We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where every child feels secure, valued, and confident.

Make a Meaningful Difference—One Ride at a Time Senior Transportation Services, Inc. (STS) helps adults age 50+ in Berlin, Meriden, New Britain, Plainville, Southington, and Wallingford stay independent and connected to the care they need. Our volunteer drivers provide safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation to medical appointments, pharmacies, and care facilities—ensuring that older adults can remain in their homes and communities rather than becoming isolated or homebound. As an STS Volunteer Driver, you use your own vehicle to make a real impact in your neighbors’ lives. With just two rides per month, you can help someone access critical healthcare, visit a loved one, or maintain their independence. We make volunteering easy and supported: Flexible scheduling through our easy-to-use transportation software Mileage reimbursement for every ride Supplemental insurance coverage above your personal auto policy Magnetic vehicle signage so clients can easily identify you If you’re looking for a rewarding way to give back, meet incredible people, and strengthen your community, STS offers a simple way to turn your time and compassion into life-changing support. Join us—and help keep our community moving.

The United Way of Southington is a local non-profit organization managed by a very small staff and supported by dozens of volunteers each year. By inspiring generosity to address critical needs, the United Way of Southington is able to invest in multiple human-service nonprofits each year – improving lives through community impact. With caring, collective action, all Southington residents than thrive.