Ellafi Kind Nonprofit Giveaway Winners
Each July, Ellafi Kind celebrates nonprofit organizations that are making a meaningful difference throughout our communities. Nominated by our members, these organizations embody compassion, service, and a commitment to helping others.
Meet this year's Ellafi Kind Nonprofit Giveaway winners and learn how they're creating lasting impact in the communities we proudly serve.
🎉 Meet Our First 2026 Winner: Love From Lincoln
We're excited to announce the first recipient of this year's Ellafi Kind Nonprofit Giveaway! Congratulations to Love From Lincoln, nominated by Ellafi member Donna B.
Love From Lincoln was created following Lincoln’s unexpected diagnosis of severe heart failure at just four years old, which led to an extended and life-changing journey at Boston Children’s Hospital. During this time, Lincoln underwent multiple critical interventions, including ECMO and placement of a Berlin Heart, while awaiting a heart transplant.
For nearly a year, Lincoln and his family lived between hospitals and home, navigating complex medical care, long hospital stays, and the challenges of balancing family life across two states. With the support of their community, they were able to remain together throughout this difficult time.
After 327 consecutive days in the hospital and 352 total days of care, Lincoln received a life-saving heart transplant. Today, he is thriving at home, attending kindergarten, and continuing regular follow-up care while enjoying everyday childhood moments with his family.
Inspired by their experience, Love From Lincoln now supports other families facing pediatric cardiac journeys by providing comfort, resources, and acts of care during long hospital stays, helping ease the emotional and practical burdens these families often face.
As our first 2026 Ellafi Kind recipient, Love From Lincoln has been awarded a $500 donation to help provide catered dinners for families and care teams on three cardiac floors at Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
We're honored to support their mission and the meaningful impact they continue to make for families in our community.
Learn more about Love From Lincoln
🎉 Meet Our Second 2026 Winner: Bare Necessities
We’re excited to announce the second recipient of this year’s Ellafi Kind Nonprofit Giveaway! Congratulations to Bare Necessities, nominated by Ellafi member Christopher H.
Bare Necessities was founded after a simple question at a local food pantry revealed a critical gap in community support: access to diapers and essential hygiene products for families in need. What began as a grassroots effort quickly grew into a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to meeting this basic but often overlooked need.
Today, Bare Necessities supports thousands of families across Connecticut’s Shoreline communities, ensuring that infants and children have access to diapers and essential care items that are not covered by government assistance programs.
Through the support of dedicated volunteers and community partnerships, Bare Necessities continues to address diaper need insecurity and help restore dignity and stability for families facing financial hardship.
As our second 2026 Ellafi Kind recipient, Bare Necessities has been awarded a $500 donation to help provide diapers and essential hygiene products to families across the region.
We’re honored to support their mission and the meaningful difference they continue to make for families in our community.
Learn more about Bare Necessities
🎉 Meet Our Third 2026 Winner: Social Sabby
We’re excited to announce the third recipient of this year’s Ellafi Kind Nonprofit Giveaway! Congratulations to Social Sabby, nominated by Ellafi member Judith P.
Founded by Kevin Frederick, Social Sabby is dedicated to creating inclusive social and recreational opportunities that help children and young adults of all ability levels build communication skills, social connections, confidence, and overall well-being.
Through camps, social groups, and community-based programming, Social Sabby works to increase autism spectrum disorder (ASD) awareness, education, and understanding throughout the greater Meriden community. Their mission is rooted in the belief that greater understanding creates more compassionate and inclusive communities.
As our third 2026 Ellafi Kind recipient, Social Sabby has been awarded a $500 donation to help defray camp costs this August, allowing up to 40 individuals to participate in their programming.
We’re honored to support Kevin Frederick and the Social Sabby team as they continue creating opportunities where individuals of all abilities can connect, grow, and thrive.
🎉 Meet Our Fourth 2026 Winner: Women's Advancement Initiative, University of Hartford
We're excited to announce the fourth recipient of this year's Ellafi Kind Nonprofit Giveaway! Congratulations to the Women's Advancement Initiative at the University of Hartford, nominated by Ellafi member Barbara P.
The Women's Advancement Initiative is dedicated to empowering students through leadership development, education, and career readiness. Through its Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program, students gain the tools, training, and supportive community they need to successfully transition from college to their careers.
By fostering leadership skills, professional growth, and meaningful connections, the initiative helps prepare the next generation of leaders while continuing its mission to expand opportunity through education.
As our fourth 2026 Ellafi Kind recipient, the Women's Advancement Initiative has been awarded a $500 donation to support students participating in the LEAD program.
We're proud to support their mission of empowering future leaders through education, mentorship, and career development.
Learn more about the Women's Advancement Initiative
🎉 Meet Our Fifth 2026 Winner: The Sisters' Project
We're excited to announce the fifth and final recipient of this year's Ellafi Kind Nonprofit Giveaway! Congratulations to The Sisters' Project, nominated by an Ellafi member.
The Sisters' Project was founded by a group of sisters and close friends with a shared mission to support cancer patients and their families throughout the local community. Since its founding, the organization has focused on raising funds and providing meaningful assistance through community events, partnerships, and targeted support initiatives.
Their work helps bring comfort and relief to individuals and families navigating cancer diagnoses, treatment, and recovery. From supporting local programs to funding scholarships for students impacted by cancer, The Sisters' Project continues to create meaningful impact close to home.
At its core, the organization is driven by compassion and a commitment to ensuring that families facing cancer are not alone in their journey.
As our fifth and final 2026 Ellafi Kind recipient, The Sisters' Project has been awarded a $500 donation to support programs that provide care, comfort, and financial assistance to cancer patients and their families.
We're honored to support their ongoing mission of hope, compassion, and community care.
Learn more about The Sisters' Project
Thank You!
Thank you to all of our members who submitted nominations and followed along throughout this year's Ellafi Kind Nonprofit Giveaway. Your support helps us recognize and invest in organizations that are making a meaningful difference in our communities.
Together, we're building stronger communities through kindness, connection, and giving back. We can't wait to see our impact continue to grow and look forward to celebrating even more incredible nonprofits with you next year!