AG Richard Blumenthal

SUPPORT TAKE FIVE TO GIVE 5 AND HELP CONNECTICUT EMERGE STRONGER AND MORE UNITED THAN EVER

 

Our nation and our state face the deepest economic downturn since the Great Depression, leaving families struggling and anxious about the future. Unemployment is nearing a record high, as foreclosures climb and healthcare costs skyrocket.

 

Now more than ever, people need help. I urge that you give to the United Way’s Take Five to Give 5 program, extending a much-appreciated hand up -- not a handout -- to the legions of fellow citizens in dire need. It’s simple and fast. Take five minutes to donate $5 and ask five of your friends to do the same. Every dollar will help others. It may seem small, but your donation will make a huge difference for your fellow citizens.

               

A community’s mettle is tested in adversity even more than prosperity. I am sure that Connecticut will rise to the challenge and generously give to help those struggling to overcome a lost job, a foreclosed home or the loss of health insurance. Give what you can. Together, we will survive these trying times and emerge stronger, more united and more committed to our communities.

 

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal

The State of Connecticut

 

 

Learn more about the Take Five to Give 5 Campaign at:

http://www.TakeFivetoGive5.org

 

 

Comments

[Bob Dolian]

Often just a little help will get someone through a tough time. Our community will ultimately be judged by how we treat our most needy members. Dick Blumenthal's "hand up--not a hand out" comment says it all. Communities are groups of people who work together, play together and help each other. If you have a secure job, count your blessings and help someone who does not by contributing to this campaign.

[Michael Johnston]

A society is measured in the long run by how it cares for its most needy, but as Attorney General Blumenthal notes, it's not about handouts, it's about a helping hand up. He's also right that our mettle is being tested in this extraordinary economic crisis. But it's the underlying theme of hope that I think is most powerful and most appreciated. It may seem a far distance now, but sound economic shores are ahead of us and (as Dick Blumenthal says) we'll get there faster (and be stronger at the end) if we all pull together as a community to help.

It's great to hear from elected officials that understand the power of community and philanthropy and are committed to making our neighborhoods better. Thanks to AG Blumenthal for his thoughtful (and hopeful) comments.

[David Deschenes]

"...a hand up, not a handout..." The AG's words can't be more true. Local programs at this very moment are trying to keep pace with surges in need; helping those who are in danger of losing their homes and lacking resources to buy food or clothes. Many who are in need of these services have in the past been those who offered support with their own generosity. And now there's an opportunity, however unfortunate, to reciprocate with the offer of a hand up to them.

[Jennifer Toussaint]

Yes indeed, the residents of Connecticut will come out of these tough economic times united and more committed to our local communities. In the meantime, we need to support our neighbors in need. Every five dollars given to the Take Five Campaign will help someone effected by the downturn.

[Holly Wolff]

I'm amazed at how many people will give, even just a little, but only if they are asked so I hope everyone will not be afraid to not only give but ASK five friends!