updates

United Way of Western Connecticut Receives $1.2 Million Award from Federal Government to Support Families Living Paycheck to Paycheck 
Friday, August 26, 2022
Funds to be used for statewide expansion of Prosperi-Key, an innovative digital marketplace to empower low- to- moderate income families to thrive …
Hometown Hero: Meet Estela Camacho
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut is pleased to announce this month’s Hometown Hero! Meet Estela Camacho, a local leader from Danbury, Connecticut…
Read the Latest ALICE In Focus Report: Financial Hardship Among People With Disabilities
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Having a disability — whether apparent or non-apparent, physical or cognitive — can be a substantial barrier to financial stability.  The latest…
Give Back to Local Students Through our Back-to-School Program
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
For more than 30 years, we’ve supported students in Danbury and Greater New Milford through our Back-to-School Program. We want to ensure that every…
King of the Hill 5K Walk and Run is Back!
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Get ready to lace up your sneakers! Join us on Thursday, September 8th at Berkshire Corporate Park for a scenic and challenging certified 5K. Teams,…
Age Well Community Council Elder Abuse Panel to Air on Television in Greater Danbury
Monday, July 11, 2022
The Age Well Community Council, in collaboration with United Way of Western Connecticut, held a webinar for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June…
United Way of Western Connecticut Announces Addition of Four New Board Members
Friday, July 1, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut has officially announced the addition of four new members to our Board of Directors. Doreen Bentson, Luis Diez, Dr…
Hometown Hero: Meet Mini Santosh
Thursday, June 30, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut is pleased to announce this month’s Hometown Hero! Meet Mini Santosh, a local leader from Danbury, Connecticut who…
Hometown Hero: Meet Joan Laucius
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut is pleased to announce this month’s Hometown Hero! Meet Joan Laucius, a local leader from Sherman, Connecticut who…
Two United Way of Western Connecticut Employees Recognized as Fairfield County 40 under 40 Awardees
Monday, May 23, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut is thrilled to announce that two members of our team, Ashley Gaudiano and Elizabeth Quiñonez, have been selected as…