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Together, we will make a better tomorrow for Connecticut, for generations to come. Thank you for considering an investment in our work.

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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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You Will Change the Lives of Families

The Power and Beauty of Philanthropy

Requests for holiday support from families in need have quadrupled over last year. Basic needs requests have doubled. We sat with NBC Connecticut to talk about the beauty of philanthropy, and how you 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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It is fast, safe, and easy. Make a gift now.

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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.

Learn more about planned giving

Honorary gifts

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

Giving Spotlights

September 25, 2025

Wheeler’s 40th Annual Golf Classic Nets Approximately $70,000

September 15, 2025

Celebrating 40 Years of the Wheeler Golf Classic

July 30, 2025

Foodshare Fridays Deliver Dignity and Hope in New Britain

Major Gift Supports Childcare, Camp Costs for Wheeler Employees for Second Year

May 20, 2025

Major Gift Supports Childcare, Camp Costs for Wheeler Employees for Second Year

Breaking the Ice on Mental Health - The 2025 Wheeler Ice Bucket Challenge

May 13, 2025

Breaking the Ice on Mental Health - The 2025 Wheeler Ice Bucket Challenge

Mini Mobile Family Health & Wellness Center

January 23, 2025

The Cigna Group Foundation Addresses Health Outcome Disparities in Hartford, Funds Mobile…

Wheeler Honors Donors for Their Philanthropy and Leadership

December 16, 2024

Wheeler Honors Donors for Their Philanthropy and Leadership

Walk With Me

November 4, 2024

Wheeler Health Expands Services for LGBTQ+ Community with $110,000 Grant from the Steven &…

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October 29, 2024

Violet Pastorkova-Jaouen Joins Wheeler Family Health & Wellness Team

September 24, 2024

Wheeler’s 39th Annual Golf Classic Nets $60,000

August 1, 2024

Celebrating Wheeler’s New Community Health Center and Headquarters at One Hope Street,…

May 13, 2024

Donation Supports Childcare, Camp Costs for Wheeler Employees

May 9, 2024

Brooklyn Baking Company, Waterbury, Selling Special, Blue-Frosted Donuts During May as…

May 8, 2024

Wheeler’s Basic Needs Fund Featured in the Spring 2024 Issue of Seasons Magazine

February 6, 2024

Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin, Inc. Supports Wheeler’s Walk With Me Program

January 22, 2024

Wheeler Health Surpasses Extended Bristol Campaign Goal

Walk With Me

December 27, 2023

Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Grant Supports Wheeler’s Walk With Me Program

Wheeler Honors Donors for Their Philanthropy and Leadership

December 20, 2023

Wheeler Honors Business Leaders, Philanthropists, Families, for Their Commitment,…

Remembering Peter and Mary Fran Libassi

June 30, 2023

Remembering Mary Fran and Peter Libassi

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April 10, 2023

Connecticut Community Foundation Grant Supports Wheeler’s Walk With Me Program

December 13, 2022

Mott Employees Brighten Holidays for Local Youth in Foster Care

Wheeler Honors Donors for Their Philanthropy and Leadership

December 12, 2022

Wheeler Honors Donors, Philanthropists, Organizational Leaders, for Their Generosity and…

November 23, 2022

A New Path to Fitness at Northwest Village School

October 14, 2022

State Managers Support Wheeler as Selected Charity of Annual Humanitarian Donation…

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August 31, 2022

Main Street Community Foundation Grant Supports Wheeler’s Walk With Me Program

April 7, 2022

$100,000 Gift Supports Plainville Students, Bristol Health Center

March 1, 2022

Mott Partnership Enters Sixth Year

December 30, 2021

The Many Gifts of Corporate Giving: A Story From Voya Financial

December 15, 2021

Businesses, Individuals, "Wheeler Elves," Brightening the Holiday for Children and Youth

Wheeler Honors Donors for Their Philanthropy and Leadership

December 8, 2021

Wheeler Honors Donors, Philanthropists, for Their Partnership, Generosity, and Role in…

August 31, 2021

Mott Corporation, Wheeler Volunteers Plant 1,374 Flags for International Overdose…

March 2, 2021

Major Gift Creates LGBTQIA+ Service Line

Wheeler Honors Donors for Their Philanthropy and Leadership

December 17, 2020

Wheeler Honors Donors for Supporting Basic Needs for Patients, Addiction Services,…

March 3, 2020

Mott Prepares 1,000 Bags of Personal Care Items for Wheeler Patients

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February 26, 2020

Wheeler and Holcomb Farm Expand Agreement, Providing Farm-Fresh Produce for Patients

Wheeler Honors Donors for Their Philanthropy and Leadership

May 10, 2019

Business and Community Leaders, Board Members and Volunteers Recognized at Wheeler’s 9th…

January 31, 2019

Community Health Workers - Addressing the Social Determinants of Health

Wheeler Honors Donors for Their Philanthropy and Leadership

May 21, 2018

Wheeler Recognizes Business Leaders, Non-Profit Organizations and Individuals at Eighth…

October 17, 2017

Mott Corporation Volunteers and Wheeler Employees Create 200 “Sweet Cases” for Youth in…

November 29, 2016

Mott Corporation Improves Health of Bristol and New Britain Communities through Health…

August 16, 2016

Mrs. Doris Nims Leaves Historic $1.9 Million Planned Gift to Wheeler

Remembering Peter and Mary Fran Libassi

November 18, 2015

New Libassi Endowment Fund Supports Wheeler Innovation and Growth

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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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