Caring Network

Our mission: Our mission, facilitated by the generosity of volunteers, is to provide comfort and assistance as needed, to those within the Unitarian Society of Hartford community.

Helping us to be a Caring Community

“There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed.” ~ Albert Schweitzer

“Service is nothing but love in work clothes.” ~ Anonymous

“Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is most important that you do it.” ~ Gandhi

Who We Are

We are a network of volunteers who are available upon request to all members and friends in our congregation. We perform our activities in communication with the ministers.

What We Do

  • With sufficient notice, we can be in touch with people on a regular basis or when support is most needed with cards, phone calls, or visits.
  • Arrange for transportation to services and medical appointments
  • We will visit at home, in a hospital, or in a nursing facility.
  • We can arrange for meals to be delivered.

You are not alone.

Contacting the Network:
If you or someone you know needs our care, call Janice Newton at 860.212.6923 or email janicecnewton(at symbol)gmail.com. ; Information will be kept confidential.

We continue to Welcome and Appreciate Volunteers. If you are interested, please contact a member of the Caring Network.

Members of the Caring Network Committee are responsible for each of the service areas covered by the network:

  • Communications
  • Food distribution
  • Transportation
  • Support
  • Comfort Shawl Ministry