The Connection Inc

Organization Overview

The Connection Inc is located in Middletown, CT. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (F22) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Connection Inc employed 477 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connection Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Connection Inc generated $41.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $40.9m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, Connection Inc has awarded 53 individual grants totaling $10,194,809. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BUILDING SAFE, HEALTHY, CARING COMMUNITIES AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE AND VALUED CITIZENS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE CONNECTION, INC - CALL 860-343-5500 OR VISIT THE WEBSITE AT WWW.THECONNECTIONINC.ORG

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING HAS BEEN PROVEN IN NATIONAL STUDIES TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS AND SAVE CITIZENS MONEY BY REDUCING OR ELIMINATING FAR MORE EXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVES, LIKE HOSPITALIZATIONS, PRISON TIME AND SHELTER STAYS. THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO REUNITE AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER THROUGH APPROPRIATE HOUSING. OTHER SCATTERED-SITE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS ASSIST BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM A DISABILITY OR FROM CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH DIGNITY.


COMMUNITY JUSTICE: THE CONNECTION, INC. HAS LONG BEEN ONE OF CONNECTICUT'S RECOGNIZED LEADERS IN IMPROVING COMMUNITY SAFETY AND JUSTICE BY HELPING THOSE INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM BECOME PRODUCTIVE AND VALUED CITIZENS. STARTING WITH THE ORIGINAL PROGRAM, CONNECTION HOUSE, ONE OF THE FIRST HALFWAY HOUSES IN THE STATE, TO THE MOST RECENT, A UNIQUE SCATTERED SITE APARTMENT PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE LEAVING PRISON, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED THE NECESSARY RESIDENTIAL, REHABILITATION, AND SUPERVISORY SERVICES TO HELP PEOPLE TURN AROUND THEIR LIVES. WORKING CLOSELY WITH ITS FUNDERS AND SERVICE PARTNERS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS UTILIZED PROVEN STATE-OF-THE-ART COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT APPROACHES TO SUCCESSFULLY REDUCE CRIMINAL RECIDIVISM.


BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES ARE AT THE HEART OF MANY PROBLEMS THE CONNECTION, INC. ADDRESSES. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FIVE FREE STANDING OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS, AND DELIVERS EMPIRICALLY-VALIDATED PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION APPROACHES AT ALL OF ITS PROGRAMS. IN SO DOING, THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS A PREVENTATIVE APPROACH TO THE PROBLEMS OF ADDICTION AND STRESS, AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOPE AND RECOVERY TO ALL ITS CLIENTS.


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Purchase Client's Furniture
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Contracted Services/family Service Contr
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Contracted Services
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Client Housing
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$47,839
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $38,424,649
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$226,762
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$38,699,250
Total Program Service Revenue$2,303,447
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $18,469
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $41,021,166

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Connection Inc has awarded $1,772,766 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S AGENCY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE

$360,500

Plainville, CT

PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE

$270,428

FELLOWSHIP PLACE INC

PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE

$262,396

BH CARE

PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE

$224,987

THE ACCESS AGENCY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Willimantic, CT

PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE

$224,690

Waterbury, CT

PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE

$216,300
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that The Connection Inc has recieved totaling $88,800.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Middlesex United Way Inc

Middletown, CT

PURPOSE: AFFORDABLE HOUSING

$32,108
United Way Of Greater New Haven Inc

New Haven, CT

PURPOSE: HOMELESS SHELTER ASSISTANCE

$23,581
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$19,736
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$5,275
Liberty Bank Foundation

Middletown, CT

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT BASIC NEEDS AT THE EDDY SHELTER

$5,000
City Missionary Association Of New

Woodbridge, CT

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING USES

$2,000
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