Advancing Connecticut Together

Advancing Connecticut Together (ACT) is an organization that addresses the root causes of poverty, addiction, and health inequities. ACT provides strength-based services and advocacy. The organization's address is 110 Bartholomew Ave Suite 3050 Hartford CT 06106. ACT's phone numbers are 860-247-2437 and 860-508-0504. The company's CEO is John Merz. Takima Robinson is the Chief Program Officer, Ismael Colon is the Chief Operating Officer, and Merrill Gay is the Chief Public Policy Officer. Erika Mott serves as the Senior Program Director. Amy Saczawa is the Accounting Specialist, and Madeline Centeno is the Office Administrator. Jennifer Chase is the Communications Coordinator, and Wendy Graveley is the Director of Development. Takiya Green is the Grant Writer, and Albert Nieves is the IT Specialist. Emily Beth Savage is the Office Assistant. Lynn Bergendorff is the CMS/VITA Program Associate, and Nicholas Brundage is the VITA Program Manager. Dwight Davis is the Returning Citizens Program Manager, and Ibrahim Jibrell is the Volunteer Recruiter. Tiffany Padilla is the Bank On/CMS Program Manager, and Robbia Williams is the Returning Citizens Program Associate. Thomas Alfano is the Transitional Case Manager, and Megan Auretta is the Housing Program Coordinator. Maria Diaz is the Rapid Rehousing Assistant, and Lauren Ciborowski is the CAF/HAF Coordinator. Anne Virgo is the Peer Support Specialist, and Linette Torres is the Medical Case Manager. Debbie Muro is the HSS Program Manager, and Alma Norris is the TLC Program Manager. Ruby Rios is the TLC Program Coordinator, and Joseydi Trochez is a Program Manager. Anthony Tembera is a Community Health Worker, and Sue Clark-Levin is the Harm Reduction Health Educator. Travis Gibbs is the Warehouse Associate. ACT operates by providing case management, emergency financial assistance, harm reduction education, housing support, financial education, and free tax preparation for low-income individuals and families. The organization's competitive advantages include strength-based services, comprehensive program offerings, strong community partnerships, and advocacy for systems change. ACT's values and culture are centered on equity, a strength-based approach, being community-focused, and advocacy. ACT's target industries include Healthcare, Social Services, Non-Profit, Education, and Finance.