On a blistering cold day, hundreds of folks experiencing homelessness visited UConn Hartford to receive a new pair of boots and other essential care like toiletries, hats and socks, flu shots, medical checks, and a meal. It was the first time UConn Hartford hosted Footwear with Care’s annual Winter Boot Giveaway and we hope our campus becomes the permanent partner and location for this deeply impactful service. Thank you to all volunteers and community partners who helped to make the event an act of community care. Read more on the [Hartford Courant].