We Care Westport CT seeks donations to assist Westport residents facing financial hardships, including food insecurity and other essential needs. Your contributions provide access to vital Human Services programs that help families stabilize their households through short-term financial assistance and education. By removing barriers for children, seniors, and people with disabilities to access resources and activities, we improve the overall health and well-being of our community. This leads to a more robust, resilient, and self-sufficient community. Our goal is to work collectively to address common issues, strengthen social bonds, and encourage a more inclusive and supportive environment for all. Your gift will have an immediate and measurable impact on our most vulnerable friends and neighbors.

	Donations are used to assist residents of all ages where most urgently needed. Emergency financial assistance include food, shelter, utilities, and other critical needs of residents who meet local, state, or federal income guidelines.
	Your donation directly supports Westport households facing food insecurity. Every dollar goes toward emergency grocery gift cards for local families, individuals, and seniors in need—100% go toward food resources. Thank you for standing with our friends and neighbors during the federal government shutdown, which has temporarily suspended all SNAP (food assistance) benefits. Your generosity helps ensure no one in our community goes hungry.
	The Warm Up Fund provides critical energy assistance to Westport’s most vulnerable residents.
	YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS/ WESTPORT TOGETHER
	Connecting at risk youth to enrichment opportunities that improve long-term outcomes for kids. The BB fund recognizes the importance of creating community supports for our most vulnerable young people by honoring recent retiree Barbara Butler.  She dedicated 30+ years to the Town as the Human Services director and Second Selectwoman.  ____________________________________________
	Families supporting families during periods of financial hardship. This fund directly benefits income-eligible families with access/scholarships to sports & after school activities ,summer camp, (Campership Program), school supplies (Back to School Program), clothing (Ceremonies & Celebrations Program) and Holiday gifts (Holiday Giving Program). ____________________________________________
	NEW! The "Live Life to the Max" Mentorship Program, created in Max Harper's memory, offers scholarships to young men with ADHD to access specialized support from experienced providers. Donations to the fund help young men build self-efficacy skills and explore long-term academic and career paths through strength-based, experiential learning and mentorship. ____________________________________________
	Community education and awareness programs address issues related to substance abuse, mental health and parenting education (including Positive Youth Development programs known as "Westport Together").  _____________________________________________
	Westport's teen center, Toquet Hall provides a drug and alcohol-free safe space for young people to explore social, cultural and recreational interests. _____________________________________________
	PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
	CLUB203 offers monthly social and recreational activities for adults with disabilities. Participation in CLUB203 activities requires pre-registration and an annual Membership of $100/year or $20/per event paid via this portal. Additional donations are appreciated to provide scholarships for income-qualified residents. ____________________________________________
	SENIOR PROGRAMS & SERVICES
	Westport’s Center for Senior Activities provides a wide array of course offerings to seniors 60+ years of age in a safe and welcoming environment.
	Provides nourishing meals to any Westport resident whose age, illness or disability prevents them from taking care of their own nutritional needs. _____________________________________________
	Supporting seniors on limited or fixed incomes during periods of financial hardship.  _____________________________________________

All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law
Westport’s Tax ID:  06-6002128

You may send a donation via check, payable to:
The Department of Human Services 
(note your fund of choice on the memo line)
110 Myrtle Ave
Westport, CT 06880

For more information 203·341·1050 or humansrv@westportct.gov

We also welcome donations in the form of gift cards for our seasonal programs:
(Stop & Shop, Gas Cards, Walmart, CVS, Target, preferred)

Thank you for your support!