http://www.uwwesternct.org daily 1 2009-05-07T11:57:55Z http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/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. No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T17:58:04Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/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. No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T17:53:26Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/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. No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T17:48:22Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/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. No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T18:08:17Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/400-000-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. No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T17:44:08Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/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. No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T17:39:06Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/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! No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T17:33:15Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/fate-of-kevins-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. No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T17:28:13Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/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. No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T17:15:20Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/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! No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T17:10:07Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/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. No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T17:04:24Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/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). No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T16:59:20Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/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. No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T16:55:05Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/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. No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T16:49:45Z News Item http://www.uwwesternct.org/news-and-events/2010/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. No publisher ddeschenes 2010-12-22T16:50:39Z News Item