Be A Host for Change

What It Means to Be a Host for Change

As a Host for Change, you bring people together to make a real, immediate difference. Every dollar you raise or items you collect help provide support in times of crisis and build lasting solutions to housing and food insecurity for families across Connecticut.

There’s no one way to host—just your way. You can:

  • Organize a benefit dinner, concert, or community event

  • Celebrate a birthday, wedding, or milestone by asking for donations in place of gifts

  • Lead a drive or mini-campaign at your workplace, school, or faith community

  • Launch an online fundraiser and invite your network to join you

Your event—big or small—can open doors and change lives.

We’ll Help You Every Step of the Way

When you decide to host, we’re with you from start to finish. You’ll receive:

  • A digital toolkit with graphics, messaging, and fundraising tips

  • Personalized guidance from our development team

  • Recognition and gratitude from the New Reach community

You bring the energy and ideas—we’ll provide the tools and support to make your event shine.

Ready to Get Started?

You have the power to inspire others and create real change.
Start by telling us about your idea—we’ll help make it meaningful, memorable, and impactful.

Email us your idea!

“Host-for-Change” Inspirations

  • Group of people dressed in Christmas-themed costumes preparing a meal in a kitchen, with festive decorations.

    Newhallville Fresh Starts Holiday Party at Life Haven

  • Two young girls sitting behind a lemonade stand on a paved street, with a table covered by a lemon-patterned tablecloth displaying cups, a large jar of lemonade, and a sign advertising lemonade for $1 each. Green grass and trees are visible in the background.

    Young Changemakers at Work — Raising Hope One Lemonade Stand at a Time

  • Promotional poster for HoeDown & Hops event at ExZhilarete Fitness Studios, featuring a barrel, cowboy hat, and beer mugs, scheduled for Friday, June 3rd, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a suggested donation of $20 to support the New Reach, Inc. non-profit organization. The poster includes images of people dressed in cowboy hats at a social gathering.

    ExZhilarate Fitness Studios hosted “Hoedown and Hops” featuring line dancing followed by a local beer tasting with proceeds benefiting New Reach.

  • A young girl with braided hair and pink pajamas receiving a gift from a man dressed as Santa Claus sitting on a chair.

    Hiran Lodge No. 1 hosts and Annual Santa Party, bringing holiday joy to the families of Life Haven.

  • Seven young women dressed in pink and white dresses standing on a staircase, celebrating a girls' event.

    Limelite Dance Studio youth-led Gala raises between $18,000 and $30,000 every 2 years!

  • Six people standing in a kitchen near pots hanging from the ceiling and a table with covered trays. They are smiling and appear to be in a restaurant or community kitchen.

    Hiram Lodge Thanks Giving Dinner 2025

  • A woman stands beside a shopping cart filled with brown paper bags in a parking lot. Several parked cars are visible in the background.

    Brianna organized a donation drive for the staff and customers at her workplace, Branford Townhouse Restaurant.

  • Six people standing on an indoor putting green, posing for a photo with a painted forest backdrop. One person is holding a gift basket.

    In 2024 and 2025, Golf Cove hosted an indoor golf tournament to support FISH