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Our Mission
The purpose of CRN Helping Hands is to channel the resources and spirit of CRN, and enable its staff to help individuals and organizations in need through both personal involvement and financial contributions.
The main points of focus are:
  • Cancer
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Community support
  • Company staff in need
  • Discretionary contributions

CRN Helping Hands is passionate about community service.
Whether it means providing financial aid or mobilizing its amazing volunteer force to help out with community projects, we're proud to support these organizations and help make a difference.

AIDS Project New Haven
The oldest AIDS service organization in the State of Connecticut formed by a small group of individuals in 1983, this organization provides education, non-judgmental comprehensive and holistic services to individuals infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
 
American Diabetes Association
Founded in 1940, this is the nation's leading 501(C)3 nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.
 
American Cancer Society Daffodil Days
Daffodil Days is one of the American Cancer Society's oldest and most beloved fundraising programs. As the first flower of spring, the daffodil represents hope and renewal. The money raised is used by ACS for cancer research, prevention, and aid to cancer patients and their families.
 
American Cancer Society Walk Pink Ribbon Sponsorship - New Haven
Supports the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk which is held annually to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer.
 
American Red Cross - Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort
Since its founding in 1881, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters.
 
Columbus House
Since 1982, Columbus House, along with its core of loyal supporters, friends and volunteers has remained committed to fulfilling its mission: "To serve people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, by providing shelter and by fostering their personal growth and independence." Its goal is to reach homeless adults on the street through extensive outreach and to provide a safe environment for those who come through its doors.
 
Department of Children and Families, State of Connecticut
The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to protect children, improve child and family well-being and support and preserve families. These effots are accomplished by respecting and working within individual cultures and communities in Connecticut, and in partnership with others.
 
Dress for Success
An international non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women located in 85 cities across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., the Netherlands and New Zealand. It's mission is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
 
Greater New Haven Fuel Bank
A non-profit energy assistance program for people who need emergency help with energy bills and are not eligible for state or federal assistance, but meet income qualifications of the federal poverty level.
 
Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
The Hole in The Wall Gang Camp exists to return a sense of normalcy to a child who is seriously ill. It is a place where children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses find camaraderie, joy and a renewed sense of being a kid.
 
KC101 Stuff-A-Bus
Founded in 1991 by former KC101 disc jockey Glenn Beck, SAB was started with the goal of filling a school bus with donated food items to benefit those in need through the CT Food Bank. Now the drive fills a tractor trailer with non-perishables, as well as a full commercial truck of frozen turkeys. Stuff-A-Bus is currently the longest running drive the CT Food Bank has ever had.
 
LEAP - Children's Program
A year-round program that provides 250 children ages 7-12, with programs specifically geared toward developing academic strength in math, reading and writing skills, and developing socially within a team of their peers.
 
National Society of Multiple Sclerosis
The Greater Connecticut Chapter offers a wide range of programs to help people cope with the everyday demands of living with MS. It strives to provide knowledge and assistance to help people with MS, and their families, maintain the highest possible quality of life.
 
Necessities - Supporting Mastectomy Patients
Founded and supported by mastectomy patients, this non-profit organization provides support to mastectomy patients and gives women a "Necessities Bag" in the days leading up to surgery.
 
Neighborhood Music School (NMS)
NMS is the largest independent not-for-profit community arts school in Connecticut. Its mission is to provide the highest quality instruction in music and dance and to make it accessible to people of all ethnic and economic circumstances.
 
New Haven Diaper Bank
Local volunteer-driven non-profit organization dedicated to helping families with young children by providing diapers to as many needy children as possible.
 
Operation Hope
Provides innovative solutions to homelessness in Fairfield and the surrounding community through housing development, advocacy, education and personalized support services for individuals and families. The organization helps people reach their potential in an environment where compassion inspires dignity and hope.
 
Ride for Rick
Annual road race in honor of Rick Moisan, local Waterbury resident who lost his courageous battle with lung cancer in 2005. Funds are used to support CT Hospice and the Rick Moisan Memorial Scholarship Fund.
 
St. Ann's Food Bank
Hamden's only food bank located in the basement of St. Ann's Church on Dixwell Avenue.
 

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