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We envision a world where justice prevails, health is respected as a human right, and equity is realized.

Universal centers community and works in solidarity with those most directly impacted by systemic injustice to achieve equitable and just healthy outcomes for all. We leverage our influence and resources, advocate with partners on their priorities, and work to increase investment in grassroots organizing.

10/31/2026

Who gets counted matters. Especially when it comes to our health.

A proposed federal rule would change how people are counted in the 2030 Census, potentially excluding certain immigrant populations and eliminating questions about race and ethnicity.

These changes could have serious consequences for health equity.

Census data helps inform decisions about health care funding, public health programs, and where resources are needed most. Without an accurate count, we risk overlooking communities and the health disparities they experience.

Every person deserves to be counted, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or immigration status.

There's still time to make your voice heard. The public comment period is open through November 2.

Learn more about the proposed changes and how to submit a public comment at https://handsoffourcens.us/

10/30/2026

Decisions made in Hartford shape whether a parent can get prenatal care, a clinic can stay open, or a neighbor’s ZIP code predicts their health. Voting is one of the most powerful ways to change those outcomes, especially for communities left behind by persistent access gaps.

Election options for 2026:

🗳️ Election Day — Tuesday, November 3: Vote in person at your polling place, 6 AM–8 PM.

📝 Election Day Registration — Tuesday, November 3: Not yet registered to vote? In CT, eligible voters can register to vote on Election Day at designated locations,

📅 Early voting — October 19–November 1: In-person at your town’s early voting site. Most days 10 AM–6 PM; extended hours 8 AM–8 PM on Oct. 27 & 29.

✉️ Absentee voting — Request by November 2: Connecticut allows no‑excuse absentee requests. Completed absentee ballots must be received by 8 PM on Nov. 3 (if you return your own ballot in person, do so by Nov. 2).

Voting isn’t the only answer, but it’s a direct way to push for policies that protect health and equity. Make your plan today at MyVote.CT.gov, and bring someone with you.

10/08/2026

Are you at least 17 and turning 18 on or before Election Day? You can register today!

Election Day will be here before we know it! Before you head to the polls, make sure your voter registration is up to date.

Whether you need to register for the first time or check your current registration, now is a good time to get prepared. Keep an eye on upcoming deadlines so you have the information you need ahead of Election Day.

Go to vote411.org/connecticut for voter registration information, deadlines, and resources.

09/30/2026

What does it take to live a healthy life?

It takes more than access to a doctor. It means being able to afford nutritious food, a safe place to live, reliable transportation, medications, utilities, and the other essentials that keep us and our families healthy.

When the cost of basic needs rises faster than people can keep up, our health can pay the price. Families are forced to make impossible choices between necessities that should never have to compete.

Affordability is a health issue. Building a healthier Connecticut means making sure everyone has the resources they need not just to get by, but to thrive.

Because a healthy life should be an affordable life.

09/25/2026

A food recall can start with one product, one facility, or one supplier and quickly reach communities across the country.

Our interconnected food system makes it possible to produce and distribute food on an enormous scale. But when production and distribution are concentrated, problems can spread on an enormous scale, too.

Recent outbreaks and recalls are reminders that food safety is not only about the choices we make at the grocery store. It's also about the systems responsible for producing, processing, inspecting, and distributing what we eat and the role of government to regulate these systems.

Everyone deserves confidence that the food reaching their table is safe.

Food safety is public health.

09/23/2026

Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on advocacy, partnerships, and community efforts that drive health equity and justice across Connecticut.

When you stay informed, you’re better equipped to raise your voice, support policy change, and connect with others who believe everyone deserves healthy lives. Each issue highlights real stories, ways to take action, and the impact we’re making together.

Join our community of advocates today and know what’s happening and how you can help move health justice forward. Sign up here: bit.ly/UHCF-Newsletter

09/15/2026

Applications for the Capacity Bridging Fund are BACK!!

At Universal, we honor the strengths, wisdom, and vision your organization already brings to the fight for health justice in Connecticut, instead of focusing on what’s missing. Our Capacity Bridging Fund is designed to support what YOU say you need most to reach your goals. Think of it as a bridge, not a ladder.

What could this fund help your organization do?
✅ Hire a grant writer to secure more sustainable funding
✅ Invest in leadership, staff, or member training
✅ Translate key materials to reach more of your community
✅ Create powerful videos to tell your story
✅ Host a much-needed retreat to rest, plan, and recharge

We’re especially committed to trust-based, long-term partnerships with BIPOC led and serving power-building organizations. Our process is simple and relational: no long narrative application, just a conversation.

Ready to bridge the gap between your vision and your impact? You can apply for up to 5,000 dollars.

Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/UHCF-FUNDS2026

09/14/2026

New Haven has been shaped by generations of immigrants who came here, built communities, and made the city their home.

On September 21 from 6-7:30 PM, join The Eckhart Center at Albertus Magnus College for “An Immigrant Church in a Changing City: Catholics in New Haven in the 20th and 21st Centuries.”

RSVP at albertus.edu/eckhart

The conversation will explore New Haven’s immigrant history through Irish, Italian, and Latino experiences, featuring City Historian Michael Morand, Senator Martin Looney, Frank Carrano, and Universal's President Caprice Taylor Mendez.

At a moment when immigration remains at the center of so many conversations about who belongs in our communities, understanding this history matters. The immigrant experience is not separate from New Haven’s story. It is part of how our city became what it is today.

09/12/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember.

We remember the nearly 3,000 people whose lives were taken on September 11, 2001. We honor the first responders who ran toward danger, the workers who were simply beginning another day on the job, and the families and communities who continue to carry their loss.

We also remember that the people impacted by 9/11 reflected the diversity of the communities that make up our country.

At least 250 of those killed were Latine. Dozens of victims were citizens of the Dominican Republic. Immigrants worked throughout the World Trade Center, including at Windows on the World, and an estimated 67 people killed that day were undocumented immigrants (911 Memorial & Museum; CDC)

And in the days, months, and years that followed, immigrant workers were among those who helped clean and rebuild Lower Manhattan, with many exposed to environmental hazards that would affect their health for years to come.

Their stories are part of the story of September 11.

We honor every life lost, every person who responded, and every community that carries that day's impact with them.

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, transparency is finally coming.

New York City has released more than 170,000 pages of records documenting health concerns, air quality, and the government’s response following the September 11 attacks. The records come after years of advocacy from first responders, survivors, families, and others seeking answers about the health risks people faced.

The consequences of those exposures are still being felt today. Thousands of people who responded to, lived near, worked near, or attended school near Ground Zero have experienced lasting health impacts. The newly released records will also help some survivors establish their presence in the exposure zone and access federal health care and compensation programs.

This is a health justice issue. People deserve accurate information about the environments they live and work in. They deserve transparency when their health is at risk. And when institutions fail to protect communities, accountability cannot take decades.

Health justice means having the information, care, and resources we need to protect our health, and ensuring that no community has to fight for years just to learn the truth.

Read more: https://heyor.ca/4IoH1X

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Middletown, CT
06457

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://universalhealthct.org/

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