updates

Thursday, November 10, 2022
In 2019, there were more than 146,000 military veterans living in Connecticut. According to data collected by United for ALICE, roughly 26,000 were…
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Since our start on Danbury’s West Street as the Community Chest of Danbury in 1942, our organization has officially reached 80 years’ worth of change…
United Way of Western Connecticut and The Amber Room Will Provide Thanksgiving Meals to Families in Need
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut is hosting its annual Pay it Forward campaign to provide fully cooked Thanksgiving meals, prepared by The Amber…
Last year’s Thanksgiving food donation drive collected enough food for more than 200 greater New Milford families to have a full meal on Thanksgiving day.
Monday, October 24, 2022
United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut is partnering with the Woman’s Club of Greater New Milford to collect food and monetary donations to…
Hispanic Heritage Month Recap: Books & Quotes
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month we shared weekly reading lists and Staff Spotlights across our social media to celebrate the diverse cultures and…
United Way of Western Connecticut Launches Small Business United
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
In celebration of our 80th Anniversary, United Way of Western Connecticut is launching Small Business United. This network will work to unite small…
Stamford Cradle to Career and United Way of Western Connecticut Announce Launch of Food for Thought Campaign
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Earlier this month, Stamford Cradle to Career and United Way of Western Connecticut hosted an information session promoting their new Stamford Food…
Hometown Hero: Meet Alison Waller
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut is pleased to announce this month’s Hometown Hero! Meet Alison Waller, a local leader from Stamford, Connecticut…
Our Back-to-School Program Prepares Hundreds of Students For a New Year
Thursday, September 8, 2022
For more than 30 years, United Way of Western Connecticut has worked to support students from ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed)…