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Flyer with a portrait of Patricia V. Gore and the text: Sponsored by the Patricia V. Gore Memorial Fund for the Connecticut LTC Ombudsman Program. We'll get you there because we care.

The Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a dedicated team of advocates that works to protect the rights and improve the quality of life of residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living communities.

We know that speaking at legislative hearings...We believe every resident deserves a voice. Their experiences and opinions help shape public policy and improve care and services in long-term care settings.

The Patricia V. Gore Memorial Fund helps make that participation possible. The fund supports transportation and other approved costs so residents and their advocates can take part in legislative events, policy discussions, and other focused advocacy opportunities in Connecticut.

The fund was created in honor of Patricia “Pat” Gore, a mother and an original ‘essential caregiver’ whose tireless advocacy inspired her daughter to create this fund in honor of her legacy and this continuing work. Public donations help us carry her legacy forward and make sure residents can be heard.

Residents or their advocates can apply for support by contacting our program directly or by working with their regional ombudsman. Our team will work closely with residents and advocates to help them get the support they need to participate.

How to donate

You can donate by check or by bank transfer. Every donation helps support resident advocacy in Connecticut.

Donate by mail

Please make checks payable to: Treasurer, State of Connecticut

In the memo line, write: Patricia V. Gore Memorial Fund

Mail your donation to:

Fund Administrator, Mairead Painter, Connecticut’s Long Term Care Ombudsperson
55 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105

Phone: Call 1-866-388-1888

Email: Email Mairead Painter

Donate by bank transfer

You can also donate from your bank account using ACH, wire transfer, or your bank’s online bill pay service.

Account name: State of Connecticut

Account number: 000000054763

Routing number for ACH/EFT: 011900571

Routing number for wire transfers: 026009593

SWIFT code for international wires: BOFAUS3N for U.S. dollar transfers; BOFAUS6S for foreign currency transfers

Account address: 165 Capitol Avenue, Suite 2000, Hartford, CT 06106-1666

Reference or memo: Aging and Disability Services SDR Patricia Gore

If possible, please include your name and contact information with your donation so we can identify and acknowledge your gift.

Thank you for your generosity and support. Your donation helps residents of long-term care facilities take part in important conversations and advocacy efforts across Connecticut. Together, we honor Patricia Gore’s legacy of advocacy and compassion.