United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut Launches Women United to Empower Local Women and Families 

Bridgeport, CT (January 30, 2025) — United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut (UWCWC) celebrated the highly anticipated launch of Women United on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Westport Library in Westport, CT. This inaugural event brought together over 100 attendees, uniting individuals across the region to advance the health, education, and financial stability of women and children in Fairfield and Southern Litchfield Counties. 

Local Organizations to Contact

Center for Children's Advocacy | For information about LGBTQ+ children's legal rights, contact attorney Mallory Sanchez.

Local Organizations to Contact

• Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants

• Building One Community

  • To view and register for community training, click here.

• Make the Road Connecticut

Kids Can’t Wait: Why Connecticut Needs a Permanent Child Tax Credit 

A Virtual Feast: Sharing Holiday Traditions

Every year, the hallways of United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut are filled with the tantalizing aromas of holiday cheer. The annual potluck lunch is a beloved tradition, where colleagues gather to share stories, laughter, and of course, delicious food.

ALICE Advocacy in Action: A Step by Step Guide to Advocacy

January 29th | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Webinar

Join us to learn how we can work together to shape Connecticut's future. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or taking your first step, we'll break down the legislative process and unite to advance solutions that give ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained) families the freedom to thrive.

Heart of Gold Scholarship is Now Open!

This $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to support and promote the continuing education of an outstanding student volunteer from the Stamford community. Candidate must be a high school senior who is a Stamford resident and/or attends a high school in Stamford.

Students must demonstrate:

Norwalk ACTS - Civic Influencer

Join Cohort 2 of Norwalk Acts Civic Influencer Program. Discover and leverage your organizations power through civic engagement and advocacy.

Applications are due February 7th.

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E-File Federal & State Income Taxes with SimplifyCT

January 21st - April 15th | 1:30 - 7:00 PM at Norwalk City Hall

Global Community Engagement Day

Saturday, January 25th | 2:00 - 4:00 PM at New Milford Public Library

Join us at the New Milford Public Library for our annual Global Community Engagement Day and learn about the services provided by local organizations.

Wheel it Forward

Borrow Medical Equipment at No Cost

Wheel It Forward is a community-driven library lending durable medical equipment at no cost.

Available Equipment Includes (but is not limited to):

Relay for Life of Greater Danbury - World Cancer Day Meet & Mingle

Tuesday, February 4th | 5:30 - 7:30 PM at Golf Lounge 18 at the Danbury Mall

Join Relay for Life of Greater Danbury for World Cancer Day Meet & Mingle. Learn more about the mission of the American Cancer Society, how to get involved in Relay and mingle.

For more information, contact the ACS Community Manager Kate Corsitto at kate.corsitto@cancer.org or (203) 956-3035.