Advancing Connecticut Together (ACT), with its partners, addresses the root causes of poverty, addiction and health inequities through strength-based services and advocacy to ensure all people in Connecticut have equitable resources necessary to achieve multi-generational health, wealth and happiness.
Each of our programs provide valuable services including: case management; emergency financial assistance; a drop-in center for people living with HIV; harm reduction education; syringe services; HIV testing and counseling; distribution of health education materials and prevention supplies; housing support services; financial education and free tax preparation for low-income individuals and families; LGBTQ+ community resources; quality assurance and training; and advocacy for systems change.
ACT Board of Directors
Chair: Steven Hernandez, ConnCAN
Vice Chair: Natalie Cooke, Mercy Housing and Shelter
Secretary: Catherine Butler, The Walt Disney Company
Treasurer: John Cannon, Community Member
Lillian Assignon, Community Member
Chris Chapman, A&S Addiction Services
Kellyann Day, New Reach, Inc.
Y'Isiah Lopes, Town of Hamden, Community Services Department
Cynthia Maignan, Community Member
Cynthia McKenna, Community Member
John Perkins, Community Member
Lorrie Wesoly, Community Member
Emily Wood, CT Wealth Management
