Hands On Hartford is a social service nonprofit organization that serves Hartford’s neediest residents in the areas of food, housing, and economic security.

In February 2011, members of Immanuel began fifty one on one listening conversations with our Immanuel neighbors. After reflecting on what we heard, we decided to focus on the challenges and opportunities for some specific neighbors – the residents living on South Marshall Street, just two blocks from Immanuel.

Loaves and Fishes Ministries operates a soup kitchen at Immanuel Church. Volunteers serve lunch to about 130 people daily, 5 days a week. They also provide groceries and clothing for people to take home.

In the 1960’s, the people of Immanuel Congregational Church felt it was time to begin a new venture. Making use of low-interest Government loans, they developed a not-for-profit corporation named Immanuel Church Housing Corporation and constructed a high-rise directly across the street from the church. The building was named Immanuel House, and it opened its doors in 1971.

In 1982, a small group dedicated to creating a society that is respectful of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities began meeting once a month at Immanuel. This was the beginning of PFLAG Hartford.

Founded in 2001, HartBeat Ensemble creates theater based on stories drawn from contemporary life in Connecticut.