About Us

Our mission is to partner with community-based organizations across Connecticut to empower individuals in need to improve their lives.

By leveraging the potential of direct cash assistance and strategic collaborations, we efficiently address immediate crises and systemic injustices.

4-CT designs, implements and provides operational and administrative support for direct cash assistance programs. We also provide operational and administrative support for organizations that wish to design their own cash assistance initiatives.

We partner with community-based organizations that share our enthusiasm for no-strings-attached cash assistance that places trust and autonomy in the hands of the recipient. These organizations, deeply embedded and trusted in their communities, are able to thoughtfully identify individuals who could benefit from cash assistance

4-CT is an independent 501(c) organization

Our Objectives

1.

Give individuals the agency to make their own decisions and improve their own lives. No strings attached.

2.

Enhance the nonprofit sector’s ability to serve their communities when and how they need.

3.

Experimenting with direct cash aid programs to better support our most vulnerable populations.

4.

Leveraging the statewide network — including other organizations, health centers, philanthropists, and government officials — for collaboration, resource sharing, education, and advocacy.

Our Partners

Our Partners

  • Davis started a new job after being out of work for two months. He reported that he gets his first paycheck at the end of the month. In the meantime, his job is a 60+ mile drive roundtrip and he has no money for gas.

    Staywell Health Care

  • This card helped me to buy food since I'm not eligible for SNAP benefits. It also helped me purchase winter clothing.

    Elbi, 4-CT Card Recipient

  • Some of our client situations require resources as soon as possible - the same day. The population we serve is in so much need and some are undocumented. So, they're very scare of giving us information. They tell you a little of the situation because they don't trust anybody. But then, when you earn their trust, they sit down with you. Then you realize the situation was so much worse than you thought. So, we're thankful for the opportunity to have 4-CT funds and to help our clients.

    United Community and Family Services

  • Lesly was 8 months pregnant when her husband had to fly back to Guatemala because his son was tragically killed. She needed help to find a smaller place so she could afford the rent until his return. Because of the $900 4-CT Card, she was able to find a place and buy vitamins and other things for the baby.

    Building One Community

  • We were able to help a mom who didn't have formula for her baby. Even though she did receive other benefits, she was still short. How meaningful is that for a mom to feel like she's providing for her baby?

    United Family and Community Services

  • The 4-CT Card represents hope, joy, and relief - a resource to be used in whatever way the recipient wants

    As we have consistently heard from our partners