UConn Extension is committed to bringing educational opportunities, trusted expertise, and meaningful impact to all communities in Connecticut — no matter where someone lives, or their background. We rely on the generosity of supporters to extend our reach, help underserved populations, and respond to emerging needs across the state.
Why Your Support Matters
Across all 169 towns in Connecticut, UConn Extension is already making a difference in agriculture, natural resources, food and nutrition, youth development, land use, and more. But there are always gaps — places or populations who still need better access, timely resources, or training. That’s where your gift can make a real, immediate difference.
Reaching All Communities with UConn Extension
The Reaching All Communities with UConn Extension fund is our primary tool for stepping into those gaps. Donations to this fund help us:
- Serve populations statewide with programs that might otherwise be out of reach
- Pilot new initiatives that respond to urgent, unanticipated challenges (e.g. public health needs, extreme weather emergencies)
- Expand access to ongoing educational and certification programs for those who cannot afford them or who face barriers like lack of transportation or limited online access
- Strengthen existing programs so they can scale, adapt, and stay responsive to changing community needs
For example:
With support from the Reaching All Communities fund, UConn Extension partnered with the Connecticut Institute of Water Resources to offer education, testing, and technical assistance related to private well water safety — helping families protect their health.
The Impact of Your Gift
Your donation does more than just fund programs — it helps shape futures. Here’s what contributions have enabled us to do:
| Area | What We’ve Been Able to Provide |
|---|---|
| Health & Safety | Well-water testing & educational outreach in Connecticut's rural communities |
| Youth Development | Access to 4-H and leadership programs — mentoring, STEM, and life-skills in communities |
| Food & Nutrition | Programs that teach safe food handling, nutrition education, expanding gardens/local food access |
| Natural Resources & Environment | Education and technical support for land use, environmental conservation, and resiliency planning |
How to Give
Your support can be flexible — whether one-time or recurring, large or small, every gift helps. Here are ways you can contribute:
- Donate directly to the Reaching All Communities with UConn Extension fund
- Include UConn Extension in your planned giving or estate plans
- Engage in matching gift programs through your employer
- Share information about the fund with friends, family, or community groups to help raise awareness
Join us today.
When you give to the Reaching All Communities fund, you help UConn Extension be more than a statewide resource — you help us be a local partner in every town. Your generosity ensures that when someone in any community needs knowledge, support, or training — Extension can meet them there.
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Thank you for believing in the power of connection, education, and community. Together, we can make sure no one is left behind.