United Way of Western Connecticut values the uniqueness of the individual, the power of the collective good, and the importance of communities. We promote a climate that welcomes, understands, and respects the diversity of our donors, staff, volunteers, agencies, and communities in greater Danbury, Southern Litchfield County, and Stamford.

Stamford Cradle to Career (SC2C) recently received two grants from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation.

Did Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman sound familiar? That's because she wrote and recited a powerful and moving poem on why we should all Live United that we shared back in July 2020! Relive her beautiful recitation on this January morning:

We're sharing this on behalf of the CT Department of Aging and Disability Services State Unit on Aging. Please be alert and stay safe.
01.19.2021.

Be alert to COVID-19 Vaccine fraud

We'll let you in on a fun tradition in the United Way of Western CT offices: each year in December, we host a pot-luck holiday lunch to gather and send off the year over plates beloved snacks, meals and sweets.

Foundation Will Match Funding Up to $15,000 Through December 31

Day of Action to Collect Food Items for the Stamford Food Collaborative

Donations Will Help to Provide a Complete, Cooked Meal to Struggling Danbury Families

We're sharing the following communication from our colleagues at 2-1-1 Connecticut because it is a fantastic overview of all the information you need to vote this year. Make a Plan to Vote!!