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Forty percent of families in Connecticut fall under the ALICE® (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) threshold and struggle to pay for basic necessities such as housing, childcare, food, and transportation. When summer winds down and… more
United Way funding to New Milford Visiting Nurse & Hospice will help launch a new Nurse-Family Partnership program to connect vulnerable first-time mothers with nurse mentors to ensure healthy outcomes through their expected child's second… more
Funds Will Support Food Security Efforts in Stamford
08/05/2019 — The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has awarded United Way of Western Connecticut a $15,000 grant to help alleviate food insecurity in Stamford. The beneficiaries of the… more
Kimberly Morgan, CEO, United Way of Western Connecticut
When a parent loses income, child care subsidies are not always readily available. Recently I heard about the crisis that Martha, a parent whose 3-year-old daughter attends one of United Way… more
5K Race Will Benefit Hard-Working, Struggling Families in Western Connecticut
8/1/2019 — The United Way of Western Connecticut’s popular King of the Hill Road Race will be held this year at the Berkshire Corporate Park in Bethel, Connecticut, on… more
United Way's Cara Mitchell speaks to having a greater impact on summer meals outreach this summer, with more than 20 locations in Stamford where families can enjoy breakfast or lunch.Visit News 12 Connecticut's website
Corporate Volunteers Engaged Danbury Public School Students in Fun Science Activities;
Nonprofits and Parks in Danbury and New Milford Benefited from Beautifying, Landscaping Projects
DANBURY, Conn. (June 10, 2019) — Future scientists and engineers… more
Corporate Volunteers Will Participate in New STEM Street Fair and Projects at Nonprofits
DANBURY, Conn. (May 29, 2019) — United Way of Western Connecticut will mobilize more than 180 corporate volunteers representing 17 companies on Wednesday, June… more
Event Celebrated the Company’s Corporate Citizenship and Recognized Two Local Scholars
STAMFORD, Conn. (May 9, 2019) — More than 200 people gathered at The Loading Dock in Stamford on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 to recognize Marc Lautenbach of Pitney… more
New President and Vice President Have Extensive Roots in the Stamford Community
STAMFORD, Conn. (May 7, 2019) — Stamford Cradle to Career (SC2C) has announced that new leaders are taking the helm. Stamford Cradle to Career is a city-wide… more