Improving Lives and Our Communities

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)