United Way of Western Connecticut

Getting Results is What Matters

This is the mission of United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC), and it is the improved lives in our community that matters. United Way knows that people really want to make a difference in your community. You want to help others, and we want to be your partner.

Traditionally, the United Way's main role has been as a community fundraiser and distributor, but it has become clear that community needs are more complicated and pervasive than one program, one agency, one sector can solve. It takes more than just money to change communities and get real results. What matters is not just about serving more people with a particular need - it is about reducing or eliminating that need.

The United Way of Western Connecticut brings together community leaders, nonprofit organizations, volunteers and businesses to focus on the most pressing needs in our community and provides the resources - human, technical and financial - to get to the heart of problems.

United Way is uniquely positioned because its partnerships, community knowledge, corporate relationships and money are all resources that can be brought to bear on our community's needs. We are focused on making lasting changes in people lives and the community...that's what matters.

United Way of Western Connecticut focuses on making a difference in four areas:

Increasing Self-Sufficiency: Increasing independence and dignity for our most vulnerable neighbors
Successful Kids in Strong Families: Helping  kids succeed in school and life while helping families thrive
Community Wellness: Promoting health and safety for all of our community members 
Encouraging Community Involvement: Getting people involved in their neighborhoods and communities

 
Depending on the situation - bringing the community together around an issue, facilitating action among partners, issue advocacy, measuring results, lending our expertise, leveraging our relationships, investing funds that will create a breakthrough - we will do whatever it takes to get the results our community needs.