THE STAMFORD COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

United Way of Western Connecticut wants to know what services Stamford residents need to live well and what might already be working for them in the community.

In partnership with the Human Services Planning Council of Stamford, United Way is conducting a Needs Assessment for Stamford and every resident’s opinion is needed.  View Press Release

We want to hear from you! 
To complete the Stamford Community Needs Assessment Survey, click below:

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To have the most effective long-term impact in Stamford, United Way invests in local programs making a measurable difference, and convenes the community to bring action to local issues.  United Way of Western Connecticut focuses on the most pressing needs in our communities and provides the resources -- human, financial and technical -- to get to the heart of problems.

Making a Difference in Stamford

Through our Community Impact Fund, we distributed $1,460,000 in funding for 57 programs at 30 local agencies.  We also provide $25,205 in funding for 2-1-1 and $15,000 for the Fairfield County Collaborative Fund for Affordable Housing for a total of $1,500,205.

We are a Community Mobilizer

We address pressing issues within the community:

-- Days of Caring
-- Emergency Food and Shelter Program
-- IBM Equipment Donation Program

We partner with others to improve lives:

-- Affordable Housing Action Collaborative
-- Fairfield County Collaborative Fund for Affordable Housing

What's Happening Down the Road...

-- Annual Community Awards Celebration (date to be announced)
-- Days of Caring (Fall 2008)
-- Needs Assessment (Spring/Summer 2008)