Support Special Olympics Connecticut

Looking for a way to support a great organization and make a difference in people’s lives? Consider making a contribution to Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT) and help us promote acceptance, inclusion, and health awareness in our local communities. There are opportunities to provide support as an individual, organization or corporation with monetary donations, in-kind services, volunteerism and more.

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Corporate Responsibility

With year-round, state-wide, opportunities for collaboration, there are numerous ways your business or organization can support SOCT and be recognized for helping to build a more diverse and inclusive community.
Corporate volunteerism offers opportunities for team-building among employees, not to mention professional development opportunities and increased feelings of job satisfaction. We’ll work together to coordinate an employee volunteer experience that aligns with your key initiatives.

Corporate partnership packages are available at various levels and may include any of the following contributions:

  • Financial Support/Sponsorship
  • In-Kind Product or Service Donations
  • Employee Engagement/Team Building
  • Company and Employee Fundraising
  • Matching Gifts or Donations
  • Cause Marketing Promotions

For more information on corporate or community partnership, please contact Sharon Rozum at sharonr@soct.org or (203) 230-1201, ext. 223 or complete our Sponsor Inquiry Form here.

Individual Giving

Your donation today will help an athlete get off the sidelines and into the game. Special Olympics Connecticut relies on the generosity of thousands of individual donors and philanthropic supporters to ensure that everyone has the chance to reveal the champion within. Support Special Olympics Connecticut... and reveal the champion within you!

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Planned Giving / Champion’s Society

Create your own legacy by making a planned gift to Special Olympics Connecticut. Through planned giving, you can ensure that the life-changing mission of Special Olympics is carried on for years to come.

There are many ways that you can leave your legacy by making a planned gift, including:

GIFTS BY REQUEST

Charitable bequests are easy to make and offer tremendous flexibility. You continue to enjoy use of your assets during your lifetime and there is no immediate donation required.

GIFT ANNUITIES

In return for your gift of cash or stock, Special Olympics will pay you a fixed amount for the rest of your life.

RETIREMENT PLANS, LIFE INSURANCE, SECURITIES AND REAL ESTATE

Name Special Olympics Connecticut as a non-binding beneficiary of any of these assets.

Click here to learn more about making a planned gift, or contact Mike Mason at michaelm@soct.org or 203-230-1201, Ext.227

Become a Fundraiser

Learn how you can help support SOCT as a fundraiser. Fundraisers are an integral part in spreading the word about upcoming events and programs as well as raising capital to support our operations and offerings.

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Upcoming Fundraising Events

Visit our Events Calendar to view upcoming fundraising opportunities!