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From 2-1-1 Connecticut:
The Connecticut Recovery Bridge Loan Program will provide emergency cash flow relief to small businesses and nonprofits negatively impacted by COVID-19. Through this program, Connecticut is now offering qualifying… more
From our colleagues at Connecticut United Way:
One of the most important things you can do to ensure that we do not have another healthcare crisis on top of COVID-19 is to give blood. There is currently a severe blood shortage. This blood shortage… more
United Way of Western Connecticut shares your deep concern for the health and well-being of our community, particularly the impact of COVID-19 on our most vulnerable residents, and provides you with important information below on available food… more
“My children are at home eating three meals a day and I have no money left on my SNAP Card. I’m not getting a paycheck this week, and I’m not eligible for unemployment.”—Mom living paycheck-to-paycheck
Like all of you, this past week has thrown… more
Will Help Those Financially Affected by the Pandemic
CONNECTICUT (March 20, 2020) — United Ways across the state of Connecticut are joining forces to respond to the increasingly dire economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.Together, they… more
United Way of Western Connecticut shares your deep concern for the health and well-being of our community, particularly the impact of COVID-19 on our most vulnerable residents, and provides you with important information below on available food… more
United Way of Western Connecticut shares your deep concern for the health and well-being of our community, particularly the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our most vulnerable residents, and provides you with important information below on… more
We're posting this important message from the American Red Cross.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is having a significant impact on the Red Cross’s ability to collect blood.
To ensure that a National Emergency is not made worse by a severe… more
As concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to evolve and grow, we want to assure our community that United Way of Western Connecticut is committed to the health and safety of our employees, volunteers, clients and partners while ensuring… more
How do you honor a civil rights leader and American icon for equity?
At United Way of Western Connecticut, it’s with books and inspiration.
It has become a familiar practice to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of… more