United Way-Funded Programs Keep Kids on Track While Parents Work

Allison leaves for the train to Stamford at 4:45 am for her first job, while her 7-year-old and 12-year-old daughters sleep. Her older daughter gets the younger ready for school before they are picked up by a neighbor at 7:15 am. 

In a crisis, in a disaster---in a pandemic---211 Connecticut is here to help every person in our community. From finding food and paying for housing and bills to connecting to other essential services, 211 is there. 211 Connecticut is part of the national 211 network, United to help as many people as possible. 

It is with great excitement that we announce Edith Pressley as the next President of Stamford Cradle to Career. Beginning January 18, 2022, Ms.

United Way of Western Connecticut launched the public phase of the Pathways to Prosperity Campaign in August of 2021 to help the hardworking, struggling families we call ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) who live in Southern Litchfield County, Northern Fairfield County, and Stamford. 

It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Danbury’s great philanthropist and businessman, Dr. Peter Buck.

Funds Raised to Provide Internet Access to Low-Income Stamford Families
 

44 Agencies Across the Region Will Receive Funds to Provide Vital Community Services

United Way of Western Connecticut Partnered with the Technology Repair Experts to Give Back to the Stamford Community

$5,000 Scholarships Honor Roberta K. Eichler, Former Executive Director of the Stamford Volunteer Center