2010 News
Union Savings Bank CEO John Kline to Retire Early Next Year
NEWS-TIMES -- Dec 21 2010 -- fter five years of leading Union Savings Bank through growth despite challenging economic times, President and Chief Executive Officer John Kline announced Tuesday that he will retire early next year.
Take on Life: The Gift That Lasts a Lifetime in Greater Danbury
NEWS-TIMES (Column) -- Dec 16 2010 -- Imagine if every preschooler in Greater Danbury received a book this holiday season. Better yet, imagine if someone — a parent, an older sibling, a grandparent, a guardian — scooped up that preschooler and read the book aloud before bedtime.
Rock Showcase to Benefit United Way at Palace Theatre in Danbury
CONNECTICUT POST -- Dec 16 2010 -- Around this time of year a lot of people talk about giving back to the community, but Pete Herger is putting his music where his mouth is.
Danbury Project Homeless Connect Helps Those Struggling to Help Themselves
NEWS-TIMES -- Dec 10 2010 -- Western Connecticut State University's Bill Williams Gym was near capacity Friday, with the fourth annual Danbury Project Homeless Connect in full swing.
$400,000 to be Invested in Region to Fight Childhood Obesity
THE DAILY STAMFORD -- Nov 21 2010 -- Got an idea to raise awareness about childhood obesity? Worked on a program to help reduce its occurrence? The United Way of Western Connecticut wants to help further such initiatives. It is offering grant support for projects focusing on the childhood obesity issue and seeks request for proposal submissions from area groups, school districts, community associations, government entities, health care providers and other organizations.
Danbury Hears Urgency to Rally for Young Children
NEWS-TIMES -- Nov 14 2010 -- The body takes up to 20 years to mature, but the brain develops to about 90 percent of its capacity in the first five years.
Imagination Library Chugs Into New Milford
NewMilford-CTHomes.com (blog) -- Nov 12 2010 -- magination Library chugs into New Milford CT tomorrow, Saturday November 13 from 10 am to 12 noon at the New Milford Public Library. What a wonderful program!
Fate of Kevin's Community Center Move in Newtown to Be Official Soon
NEWS-TIMES -- Nov 10 2010 -- Town officials should have a definite answer in the next two weeks as to whether Kevin's Community Center will be able to move into the Fairfield Hills complex, First Selectman Pat Llodra said Wednesday.
Volunteers Learn the Ropes from Popeye
GREENWICH CITIZEN -- Nov 9 2010 -- Amid bright sun and strong winds, volunteer balloon handlers for this year's UBS Parade Spectacular got their first and only chance to practice maneuvering a 65-foot balloon before parade day on November 21.
Imagination Library Paying It Forward, Free Books to Preschool Kids in New Milford, Bethel and Danbury
ACTIVERAIN.COM (blog) -- Oct 27 2010 -- Imagination Library, what a fantastic idea!!! Free books for preschool kids AND a way to PAY IT FORWARD! All at the same time!
United Way Wants Pledges Sharing Reading
THE DAILY STAMFORD -- Oct 20 2010 -- As a little girl, Roberta Eichler's favorite book was "Make Way for Ducklings." She fondly remembers the day the words and pictures on its pages came alive for her during a family outing.
United Way of Western Connecticut Announces 2011 Funding Opportunities
NORWALKPLUS.COM -- Oct 15 2010 -- United Way of Western Connecticut is pleased to announce the start of its 2011 funding process. This opportunity is open to all 501(c)(3) health and human service organizations within the stated United Way service region. The funding application process begins with the Letter of Intent (LOI).
KIDS' Nutrition Program Wins Grant
THE DAILY STAMFORD -- Oct 7 2010 -- A Stamford Hospital program to help at-risk youngsters develop healthy eating, physical activity and weight-maintenance habits has received a $20,000 grant from the United Way of Western Connecticut. The agency selected the hospital's KIDS' FANS program as the first recipient of its Healthy Kids Innovation Award.
United Way Kickoff Focuses on Early Reading
NEW MILFORD SPECTRUM -- Sep 22 2010 -- "The Cat in the Hat" didn't take a bow at the United Way of Western Connecticut's fundraising kickoff breakfast at The Maxx Wednesday, but Dr. Seuss' whimsical rhymes of wisdom were recited as leaders unveiled a new literacy initiative.
Newtown Bank Topped Day of Caring Food Drive
NEWS-TIMES -- Aug 20 2010 -- Officials of the United Way of Western Connecticut announced this week that Newtown Savings Bank collected more than 1,800 pounds of food as part of the annual Days of Caring food drive in June.
Back to School Clothing Drive Needs More Help
THE HOUSATONIC TIMES -- Jul 30 2010 -- With the waiting list already topping 275 children, sponsors are needed for United Way’s 19th annual Back to School Clothing Drive in the Greater New Milford area.
Pepsico Volunteers Spruce Up Nonprofits
NEWS-TIMES -- Jul 22 2010 -- Volunteers from Pepsi Beverage Company showed recently that they can supply more than soft drinks on a hot day.
Eating Well for the Not-So-Well-Off
STAMFORD ADVOCATE -- Jul 17 2010 -- When money is short and canned and dried goods from a free food pantry are about the only option, health and a good diet do not have to be sacrificed, said Brooke Feder, a commercial real estate broker volunteering with the United Way at Person-to-Person in Darien.
Danbury announces $450,000 in social services grants
NEWS-TIMES -- Jul 14 2010 -- Officials with the city and the United Way of Western Connecticut have announced a total of $450,00 in social service grants has been awarded to 25 agencies.
It's All About Financial Stability: United Way Hosts Expo in New Milford
NEW MILFORD SPECTRUM -- Jul 7 2010 -- Help is available. That was among the messages issued June 24 to those seeking financial advice at the United Way of Western Connecticut's inaugural financial stability expo at the Connecticut Sports Arena in New Milford.
