Harc, Inc. events
Harc hosts several events throughout the year to bring awareness to the work that we do and raise money to support our mission.
2025 EVENTS
Auction & Gala
November 8, 2025 Hartford Golf Club
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Harc’s 2025 Auction & Gala on Saturday, November 8th at the Hartford Golf Club. Stay tuned for more details!
wALK N' ROLL
May 10, 2025 Hartford Yard Goats Dunkin' Park
Join us at the Hartford Yard Goats Dunkin' Park for Harc's annual Walk N' Roll event. Come together with the Harc community for a day filled with games, activities, snacks, and more, to celebrate people of all abilities! Registration is free, and there will be fun for all ages and abilities. All proceeds will help Harc purchase a new wheelchair accessible lift van!
When you register, you'll have the opportunity to create a fundraising team or donate to an existing team to further Harc's mission during our annual Walk N' Roll event. By creating a team fundraiser you'll be able to mobilize your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to help the Harc community. Your support of an existing team will help us expand employment and recreational activities for the people we serve, and reach everyone in our community who needs Harc's programs and services.
Have a Harc Day
February 14, 2025 Legislative Office Building Hartford, CT
What an incredible turnout for our 13th Annual Have a Harc Day at the Connecticut State Legislative Building!
We were overwhelmed with gratitude seeing so many families, staff, individuals, supporters, and Legislators come together for a day of advocacy and connection.
Heartfelt testimony filled the room as we called for the critical funding needed to sustain the programs and services that make a real difference in the lives of individuals with IDD. We heard powerful voices from our community advocating for the support that nonprofits like Harc so desperately need to continue our vital work.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended, and a special shoutout to our host, Representative Jillian Gilchrest, as well as Senator Matt Lesser, Rep. Nick Menapace, Rep. Jane Garibay, Deputy Majority Leader Tammy Exum, Rep. Manny Sanchez, Rep. Robert Sanchez, and Heather Ferguson-Hall from OPM for their unwavering support! Together, we’re making sure that voices of the IDD community are heard and respected. Let’s continue to fight for a future where all individuals have access to the services they deserve.
Dueling Pianos
March 19, 2025 Thomas Hooker Live
We are beyond excited to share that our very first Dueling Pianos event was an incredible success! The night was full of energy, laughter, and timeless music, and we couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who made it possible.
The talented Savage Pianos absolutely brought down the house with their dynamic performance. With two electric pianos, a fiddle, saxophone, drums, and even a harmonica, they created an atmosphere of pure fun and excitement that had everyone on their feet and singing along, and there was even a conga line! Their performance truly became the heart of the event and made for an unforgettable experience for all who attended.
We were also thrilled to have Fox 61’s Anchor and long-time friend of Harc, Keith McGilvery, as our emcee for the evening. Keith’s energy and passion for our cause shone through as he kept the crowd engaged and provided live footage of the event. His continued support of Harc and his commitment to helping our community understand the work we do for individuals and families is something we deeply appreciate.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and the fantastic atmosphere of the event, we raised over $3,000 to continue supporting Harc's mission. This was made possible by all of you who joined us for a midweek pick-me-up—your presence and contributions are what allow us to keep making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Looking ahead, we are already planning for next year’s event! We’re hopeful that the Dueling Pianos will become an annual tradition that will continue to bring friends, family, and the entire community together for a grand time of music, fun, and giving back.
A huge thank you to Thomas Hooker Live for hosting our event at their amazing venue, where guests enjoyed delicious food and drinks all evening. The warm and welcoming atmosphere helped make our event feel even more special.
Thank you again to everyone who made this night a resounding success! We couldn’t have done it without you, and we can’t wait to do it all again next year