http://www.uwwesternct.org daily 1 2009-05-07T11:57:55Z http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/danbury-gets-880-000-grant-for-new-early-head-start NEWS-TIMES -- Dec 22 2009 -- The city has received a $880,000 competitive federal grant to begin an Early Head Start program that will provide health and education services to 62 low-income children from birth to 3 years old. No publisher ddeschenes 2009-12-22T18:41:36Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/childhood-obesity-a-long-complicated-fight-begins-doctors-observe-increase-in-disease-among-children STAMFORD ADVOCATE -- Dec 12 2009 -- When Dr. Raul Arguello goes to the pediatric health clinic at Danbury Hospital, the evidence of what the city is up against confronts him, belly by belly. No publisher ddeschenes 2009-12-21T06:01:26Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/project-homeless-connect-a-helping-hand-for-homeless-people NEWS-TIMES -- Dec 12 2009 -- April Capparelli, a city woman who has spent much of her life homeless, was able to get flu vaccinations for her 3-month-old daughter Friday during Project Homeless Connect. No publisher ddeschenes 2009-12-21T06:35:48Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/united-way-seeks-tax-return-volunteers NEWS-TIMES -- Dec 8 2009 -- United Way of Western Connecticut is recruiting volunteers to help individuals and families whose incomes are $49,000 or less complete their state and federal tax returns this season. No accounting experience is necessary to join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program. No publisher ddeschenes News 09 2009-12-21T04:38:58Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/united-way-asks-public-for-100-examples-of-helping NEWS-TIMES -- Dec 5 2009 -- Have you donated recently? Held the door open for someone? Volunteered your time? No publisher ddeschenes 2009-12-21T05:51:10Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/lowering-prescription-drug-costs-this-holiday-season-the-best-gift-is-the-gift-of-health TRIBUNA -- Nov 25 2009 -- A 57-year-old woman was laid off and lost her healthcare coverage, and with it, her access to a much needed anti depressant medication. "I can't afford it - it's $90," she explained. She has asked to remain anonymous, since she "never thought she would ever be in this position." Her story echoes that of many in communities across Connecticut who find themselves uninsured. No publisher ddeschenes 2009-12-21T06:15:24Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/danbury-children-find-books-in-their-mailbox NEWS-TIMES -- Nov 19 2009 -- When Romina Faccennini goes to her mailbox, her 3-year-old daughter, Agustina, asks, "Are there any books?" No publisher ddeschenes 2010-02-22T16:43:19Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/united-ways-211-infoline-connects-people-in-need-with-vital-services NEWS-TIMES -- Nov 14 2009 -- If you are in a car crash or think there is a burglar outside your door, you most likely know to dial 911. No publisher ddeschenes 2009-12-21T04:39:53Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/back-to-school-for-kids-was-a-huge-success-letter-to-editor NEW MILFORD SPECTRUM -- Nov 13 2009 -- The Back-to-School (BTS) Clothes for kids program of United Way of Western Connecticut was a huge success thanks to the generosity of our donors and volunteers. No publisher ddeschenes 2010-01-06T14:52:02Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/united-way-organizes-diaper-drives-to-aid-low-income-families NEWS-TIMES -- Nov 6 2009 -- A young mother and her toddler recently walked about three miles to reach the office of Birthright of Greater Danbury on White Street so she could pick up a supply of free diapers. No publisher ddeschenes 2009-12-29T22:33:47Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/united-way-urges-new-milford-to-respond-to-increased-need NEW MILFORD SPECTRUM -- Oct 26 2009 -- Toni Dessereaux sees giving to the United Way of Western Connecticut as the best way to ensure charity dollars are spread around to those most in need in southern Litchfield County. No publisher ddeschenes 2009-12-21T04:41:57Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/united-ways-look-to-public-to-help-families-in-need-healthy-baby-diaper-drive-aims-to-fill-critical-gap ConnecticutPlus.com -- Oct 18 2009 -- The United Ways of Western Connecticut, Greater New Haven, and Coastal Fairfield County have joined forces on a regional Healthy Baby Diaper Drive to collect HALF A MILLION DIAPERS for families in need. No publisher ddeschenes 2009-12-21T06:57:41Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/pratt-nature-center-offers-learning-trail NEW MILFORD SPECTRUM -- Sep 24 2009 -- The Pratt Nature Center in New Milford is introducing a new trail, a United Way Born Learning Trail. No publisher ddeschenes 2010-02-22T16:44:06Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/united-way-wary-of-obama-revenue-plan STAMFORD ADVOCATE -- Sep 20 2009 -- Nonprofits are objecting to a controversial revenue proposal by President Obama that is receiving renewed attention as an option to fund health care reform. No publisher ddeschenes 2009-12-21T04:38:21Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2009/united-ways-extra-campaign-raises-52-000-for-local-nonprofits NEWS-TIMES -- Sep 15 2009 -- United Way of Western Connecticut officials said an effort to reach members of the community electronically was a great success. No publisher ddeschenes 2009-12-21T05:42:53Z News Item