Aug 15 2025

Volunteer at 860Cares Early Childhood Care Package Assembly & Family Resource Fair

Location

The 224 Ecospace
224 Farmington Ave
Hartford, CT 06105

Date & Time

Aug 15, 2025
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM EDT

Contact

Kenniece (Kii) Coker
Community Engagement Manager
kcoker@unitedwayinc.org
8604931176

Registration has closed. 


Join us in supporting early childhood students by assembling and distributing care packages filled with essential tools for a strong start to their school journey. These kits will include age-appropriate supplies and resources designed to promote learning, growth, and confidence in our youngest learners. 

We invite you to join us as a volunteer to help make this impactful event a success. There are a variety of volunteer roles available, including:

  1.    
       • Assembly: Help organize and pack care packages with school supplies, learning materials, and other essentials.
          • Distribution: Support the smooth handout of care packages to families in the community.


  Event Dates & Volunteer Sessions

Friday, August 15, 2025

  • Care Package Assembly Shift 1: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM 
  • Care Package Assembly Shift 2: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 


Saturday, August 16, 2025

Care Package Assembly Shift 1: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 
Distribution & Family Resource Fair Shift 2: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM


This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, corporate teams, or community groups to make a lasting impact in a child’s life. Whether you’re packing kits or handing them out, your time and energy will help ensure every child starts the school year confident and prepared. Together, we are United to End Poverty.

Please reach out to Kenniece Coker at kcoker@unitedwayinc.org if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to having you with us!


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