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.
Questions? Ideas? Contact CT United Way Director of Advocacy, Daniel Fitzmaurice, anytime to learn more about our policy agenda. Daniel.Fitzmaurice@CTUnitedWay.org or 860-249-8788.
UConn EFNEP Cook and Chat Virtual Program
Every Wednesday (Beginning January 22nd - April 9th) | 6:00 PM (Virtual)
Join UConn's Expanded Food and Nutrition Program for their upcoming Cook and Chat series. Learn budgeting, cooking and healthy habits over the course of 12 classes.
Families will receive free kitchen tools based on their attendance.
For more information contact heather.pease@uconn.edu.
FCCF In Community Conversation Series
Thursday, March 13th | 6:30 PM at Darien Community Association
Join Fairfield County's Community Foundation for a conversation with Kwame Owusu-Kesse, CEO of Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ). Discover how HCZ is breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty in Harlem and in communities like Harlem across the country through its groundbreaking model that supports scholars from cradle to career.
Registration is free but required.
Community Leader Coffees
Please save the date for our tri-annual community leader coffees. These are opportunities for nonprofit and municipal leaders to join our CEO and SVP of Community Impact to discuss opportunities and challenges in each region. Winter dates and RSVP are below.
Soup to Nuts: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management
“Soup to Nuts: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management”— in collaboration with Fairfield County’s Community Foundation--will resume with new topics and speakers beginning in October! This 8-part monthly series is designed to help nonprofit professionals learn, connect, and grow.