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Provide Hope This Holiday Season

Right now, we are seeing a dramatic increase in need.

We are experiencing a quadrupling in the number of requests for assistance this holiday season.
Basic needs requests are more than double normal level right now.

Philanthropy...your "love of humanity"...empowers us to provide hope in ways that traditional funding cannot.

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The Power of Philanthropy

Abbey Carnivale from NBC Connecticut talks with John Sponauer, vice president of marketing communications and philanthropic giving, about the dramatic increase in requests for holiday assistance this year (quadrupled over 2024), the power and beauty of philanthropy, and how people can help.

Ways to give

A contribution by cash or check is a convenient, tax-deductible way to support our mission. Gifts can be made at any time of year, either as a one-time gift, or as a recurring contribution to support our programs and services.

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Mail Your Gift

Mail a check to: Office of Philanthropic Giving 91 Northwest Drive Plainville, CT 06062

Give by Phone

Call the Philanthropic Giving Department at 860.793.4450 or email giving@wheelerhealth.org

Matching gifts

Check with your company’s human resources department to find out about its matching gift policy. Obtain and fill out the appropriate form from your company’s human resources department and mail it to us with your contribution. We will complete our portion of the form and return it to your company.

In-Kind donations

Consider organizing the donation of practical items that would benefit our families and children. We are always in need of school supplies, diapers, gift cards, and personal care items.

Memorial gifts

Honor the memory of your loved one through a tax-deductible contribution.

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Honorary gifts

Honoraria for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and other special events are wonderful opportunities to show someone how much you care.

Giving Spotlights

December 18, 2025

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Your gift helps ensure no one’s health is compromised by hunger, homelessness, or other urgent needs. Every donation helps someone take the next step in their health journey.

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