We are thrilled to invite you to this year’s Growing Together Gathering, a night of community, connection, and fun – now with an exciting Game Night theme! On May 16th, join us at Building 4 in Manchester for an unforgettable evening celebrating the joy of play while supporting a great cause.

This year, we're bringing the thrill of classic and contemporary board games, plus video games and more to the event. Expect an engaging lineup of activities, prizes, entertainment, and culinary delights, paired with craft beverages and, of course, our signature annual auction. Whether you're rolling the dice, solving puzzles, or exploring new ways to connect, there will be something for everyone.

Bring the whole family! We’re delighted to offer activities and entertainment for both children and adults, ensuring a fantastic night for all ages.

Most importantly, this special evening supports children in need. Proceeds from this year’s event will fund critical renovations, expansions, and program improvements across departments at CCGC, enabling us to better serve our clients and students. These funds will help create new resources and enhance the spaces where children and families work to overcome behavioral and mental health challenges and other difficult circumstances. Stay tuned for more information on how your ticket purchase, sponsorship, or auction item donation will make an impact this year!

Join us for a night of laughter, connection, and support – all while making a meaningful difference in our community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Tickets are on sale now! Click the button above to see ticket and donation options.

Regular Adult Tickets- $53
- Includes access to the event and all food and non-alcoholic beverages, cash bar
VIP Tickets- $77
- Includes the same as regular tickets plus a swag bag, 1 game token, and open bar
Kids' Tickets- $15
- Includes access to the event and all food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Please purchase these tickets for children ages 5-17. Kids 4 and under are free!
VIP Ticket Packs
- Includes everything listed for VIP tickets plus reserved seating*.
- Buy a pack of 4 VIP tickets and you'll receive 4 reserved seats at one of our tables (includes a discount!): $285
- Buy a pack of 8 VIP tickets and reserve an entire table (includes a discount!): $560

*For groups of 5-7 or larger than 8: additional kid or adult tickets can be added to your order when you purchase a ticket pack. We will make every effort to seat everyone in your group at one table if these tickets are purchased all together, or at neighboring tables if there are more than 8 in your group.

A Note About Dress Code: Formal wear is not required at this event! We are recommending anything from "smart casual" to "cocktail attire" and just like last year, we love bright colors at our Gatherings. No matter what, we always encourage all of our guests to dress in the way that makes them feel their best. Remember, we do like to take pictures!

For questions or to make a donation today via cash or check, please contact Molly Getchell at 860-643-2101 ext. 217 or mollygetchell@ccgcinc.org.

What is the Community Child Guidance Clinic?

Community Child Guidance Clinic, Inc. is a private, nonprofit, special education and mental health agency offering diagnostic, treatment, and consultation services to children 0-18 and their families. CCGC has worked to provide quality care for children suffering from mental and behavioral health concerns for over 60 years, and its mission states: “Our mission is to assist and support children with emotional and behavioral issues by providing a special education day school and a system of child and family-focused mental health services.” The agency fulfills this mission by providing an array of services for children including outpatient counseling, in-home services, an intensive outpatient program, therapeutic groups, Victims of Crime Assistance Services (VOCA), and a clinical day school. CCGC makes these services available to all children living in central Connecticut and offers vital opportunities for treatment, healing, and growth in a location that is accessible to families. The agency currently serves over 35 towns throughout Connecticut, and over 700 children each year.

CCGC originally opened its doors in 1959, with the mission of providing mental health services to families in Manchester and surrounding towns who would have otherwise needed to travel a significant distance when seeking care. CCGC’s small staff originally only provided outpatient counseling and psychiatric services, but later the agency grew to include a preschool and sexual abuse treatment team. These added programs represent the beginning of an ongoing commitment at CCGC to provide services that are relevant to the current needs of the community and which utilize the most contemporary practices in the field. Today, CCGC continues this tradition with the more recent additions of multiple Evidence-Based Practices, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC), and Modular Approach to Therapy for Children (MATCH).

Growing Together Gathering 2025: Game Night

Join us for a night of celebration as we help children grow better, together!