Meriden – The Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) is proud to report the significant impact of its recent holiday season service initiatives, including a collaborative fundraising effort with the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CTCPA) that generated more than $13,000 for hunger relief in Connecticut.
As part of its Holiday Season Day of Giving on December 2, the CBA’s Young Lawyers Section (YLS) joined together with the CTCPAs to raise $13,085 for Connecticut Foodshare, one of the state’s leading hunger-relief organizations. In addition to this monetary support, volunteers collected nearly 1,000 new toys for children served by the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, providing critical support to families in need during the holiday season.
“Our partnership with CTCPA and the energy of our young lawyers made this a standout event,” said Paige M. Vaillancourt, Chair of the CBA Young Lawyers Section. “The funds raised will make a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors facing food insecurity.”
In addition to the Young Lawyers Section’s fundraising success, CBA members demonstrated deep commitment to community service on December 21 by participating in a Day of Service with Food4Lives in Hartford. Volunteers prepared and distributed homemade meals and assembled and handed out over 200 care packages of toiletries and winter clothing for unhoused and underserved individuals. The generosity of CBA members in donating goods and their time contributed substantial support to Food4Lives’ mission.
“This Day of Service reflects the Connecticut Bar Association’s commitment to serving our communities beyond the practice of law,” said CBA President Emily A. Gianquinto. “By coming together to prepare meals, assemble care packages, and spend time with our neighbors in need, our members have demonstrated the compassion, generosity, and leadership that should define our association and profession.”
These efforts reflect the CBA’s ongoing commitment to public service and community engagement throughout Connecticut.