Direct Service

Ensuring equitable access and support for households that are low-to-moderate-income by delivering essential programs and resources.

 

At United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut, we are dedicated to ensuring equitable access and providing vital support to households of low-to-moderate income. Our direct services embody our commitment by delivering essential programs and resources that offer tangible assistance and guidance.

HOW THE PROGRAMS WORK

 

Through collaborative efforts with local partners, we aim to address the critical needs of our communities, offering a wide array of services including early care and education, health and food resources, and youth success. By tailoring our initiatives to the specific needs of our community, we strive to build resilience and empower individuals and families, ensuring that every person has the opportunity to thrive.

ALICE Fund

THE ALICE FUND

Providing rapid response emergency financial assistance to ALICE households.

Cora's kids

CORA'S KIDS

We are expanding quality, licensed care at a rate affordable to working families.

Giving Fund

THE GIVING FUND

Provide a hand-up to hardworking families in our community through the Giving Fund.

SAVE

SENIORS ADD VALUABLE EXPERIENCE (SAVE)

Get a $700 property tax credit for volunteer service in the Danbury community.

Food Farmacy

FOOD FARMACY

A Food as Medicine initiative located in Danbury.

Food Collabs

FOOD COLLABORATIVES

Find food resources and guides in the city of Danbury and Stamford.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information on these programs, please contact the Community Impact Coordinator for your area.

Victoria Scofield
Community Impact Coordinator
victoria.scofield@unitedwaycwc.org
203-883-6704

(Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, Newtown, New Fairfield, Redding, and Ridgefield)

Katy Francis
Community Impact Coordinator
katy.francis@unitedwaycwc.org
860-354-8800

(New Milford, Bridgewater, Kent, Roxbury, Sherman, Warren, and Washington)

Victoria Scofield
Community Impact Coordinator
victoria.scofield@unitedwaycwc.org
203-883-6704