A single mother shares how Bette’s Bounty Food Pantry provides nutritious food, dignity, and hope while helping her family overcome the challenges of food insecurity and limited transportation.

Molly’s story highlights how ongoing support, resources, and community connection through UCP have helped her family find hope, confidence, and opportunities for growth.

JT’s journey shows how personalized support, assistive technology, and encouragement helped him gain confidence, achieve workplace success, and grow in independence after high school.

Jacob’s journey from volunteer work to permanent employment highlights the power of determination, inclusive opportunities, and the confidence that comes from achieving greater independence.

The interns gained valuable real-world experience by learning how to independently plan, navigate, and budget for a train trip to New London.

Bashir is a hardworking and compassionate community member whose dedication to volunteering, employment, and the Special Olympics inspires everyone around him.

Karyn Jones has been excited to experiment with making different products, creating glass-beaded bracelets and garden items.

At UCP of Eastern CT, success is measured in everyday increases in independence. Khamisi is being honored as UCP’s Golf Ambassador.

From uncertainty to independence, Shiloh now confidently travels weekly to Backus Hospital to volunteer.

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