Community Outreach and Fundraising

All kinds of ways to help each other.

Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services invites everyone in the community to participate in programs throughout the year to help those in need and to raise funds to support our vital work.

Some programs help families in need at the start of the school year and during the holidays. One gives the community at large an easy way to safely dispose of prescription drugs. And there are several fun events, supported by generous sponsors, to help us raise the funds we need to provide our vital services.

Outreach/Family Support

Drug Take Back Day

This nationwide program was created to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible way for people to dispose of their prescription drugs. Its goal is to educate the general public about the potential for the abuse of prescription medications. In the spring (April) and fall (October), we work alongside Connecticut State Troopers to provide this program at Nutmeg Pharmacy in Haddam and Killingworth Family Pharmacy in Killingworth.

April 25, 2026

HKYFS Holiday Giving Program

The Holiday Giving program helps families who do not have the means to provide the holiday gifts they would like for their children up to 18 years of age. Families sign up for the program and give a wish list of the items. They pick up the gifts before the holidays, along with tape, wrapping paper, and gift tags.

To sponsor a family, please email events@hkyfs.org

Holiday Giving Program

HKYFS Back to School Program

At HKYFS, we believe every student deserves the right tools to succeed. Our School Supply Program provides Haddam Killingworth students with essential items like backpacks, lunchboxes, water bottles, and school supplies to students in need.

If you need assistance to ensure your child is prepared for the school year, register on our events page for this valuable assistance. Let’s start the year strong, together!

HKYFS Back to School Program

Giving Tuesday

On Giving Tuesday we invite everyone to make donations on our website to help fund the programs and services that support so many throughout our community. Thank you for your continued support.

Donate

Stuff-a-Cruiser

In support of our Holiday Giving Program, our Troopers in Haddam and Killingworth go out in our community to “Stuff-A-Cruiser” full of holiday toys and gifts for our HK families who need a little assistance during the holiday season. Please join us in this effort, and remember our teens as well as the young children when making your contributions.

HKYFS Haircut Program

Every August, HK graduate Dillon Zak (@zaktheartist)is hosting a free haircut event for HK students grades K-12 with his friends.

August 23, 2026 11-3PM

Community Events

Run a Muck

This exciting, kids mud run is all about promoting physical activity in the most entertaining way possible. Kids can choose on the course if they want it to be shorter or longer, and will be sent out in waves by age group to ensure a safe and fun experience for all. Obstacles include: Mud crawl, spider web, fence climb, bucket carry, slip and slide and more.

Details

Summer Solstice Family Fest

Each year join us to kick off the Start of Summer! This EPIC night of family fun celebrates the Summer Solstice, Make Music Day, and Juneteenth. The HKYFS Summer Solstice Family Fest offers something for kids, families, and community members of all ages. This is the perfect opportunity for our tweens and teens to come together in a safe and health environment full of fun. Activities include a Live Band, face painting, food trucks, tarot, henna, crafts, games, and more!

Summer Solstice Family Fest

HKYFS Pumpkin Run

This fun family event features a 5K run and a Kids Fun Run, with a costume contest. This is our largest fundraiser of the year and is SO MUCH more than a road race. The course starts at Haddam-Killingworth High School, takes you on a beautiful country road, and finishes back on the HS campus. The event includes live music, T-shirts, and free youth/family crafts, games, and activities offered by 10+ local organizations and businesses in the HK. This is truly an HK tradition!

HKYFS Pumpkin Run

HK Fall Fest

Each year HKYFS is lucky enough to host a huge Fall Fest for local children and their families. Located at HKYFS and the HK High School, trick-or-treaters will find an extensive Trunk or Treat, “spooky stories” around the campfire, Halloween crafts/activities, and a Haunted Graveyard. This is a free fun Fall event drawing local community groups and neighbors of all ages together to celebrate the Fall season.

HK Craft Fair

Join us for the annual HK Craft Fair, a festive event showcasing a wide variety of handmade crafts and unique gifts from local artisans. It’s the perfect opportunity to find holiday gifts, support local vendors, and enjoy a fun, community-focused day. Bring the whole family and explore the creativity of our talented crafters! Our market features 80 crafters, a raffle, book fair , and food trucks, plus admission is free.

HK Craft Fair Details