Community Partnerships

Facilitating inclusive collaboration among organizations, businesses, and individuals.

 

At United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut, we believe in the power of partnerships to drive positive change and address critical needs in our community. Our success relies on the collaboration of dedicated nonprofit organizations and corporate partners who share our commitment to creating a vibrant, resilient community.

 

TAKE ACTION WITH UNITED WAY

As a nonprofit, you are crucial to building a stronger, more resilient community. Partnering with United Way offers opportunities for funding, capacity building, and collaboration to enhance the impact of your work. Contact Ashley Gaudiano at Ashley.gaudiano@unitedwaycwc.org to learn more. 

Here’s how you can get involved: 

  • Capacity-Building Resources: Take advantage of workshops and training like our “Soup to Nuts” series to strengthen your organization. 

Corporate partners help power our community initiatives through financial contributions, employee engagement, and collaborative efforts. Contact Ebony Jeffress at ebony.jeffress@unitedwaycwc.org to learn more.  

Partner with United Way to make a lasting difference: 

  • Engage Your Employees: Participate in volunteer opportunities or customized employee engagement programs that give back to the community. Learn About Corporate Volunteerism

  • Join Small Business United: Small Business United is focused on uniting small businesses. Every dollar invested in Small Business United empowers low-to-moderate income families to thrive. Learn More About Small Business United

  • Attend Events: Take part in exclusive events where corporate leaders connect to share ideas and discuss community impact. View Upcoming Events 

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Soup to Nuts

Soup to Nuts: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management

Strengthen your nonprofit from the inside out through Soup to Nuts: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management — a free, 8-part virtual learning series designed to help nonprofit professionals learn, connect, and grow.

Each 90-minute session dives into a key aspect of nonprofit leadership and fundraising, from donor engagement and business strategy to leveraging AI tools and building a strong online presence. Participants will walk away with actionable insights and practical tools to drive impact and sustainability within their organizations.

Session Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Dates: Monthly from October 2025 through June 2026

Upcoming Sessions Include:

  • Beyond the Ask: Understanding What Donors Really Want

  • Rethinking Your Nonprofit as a Business

  • Data to Dollars: Turning Metrics into Powerful Fundraising Statements

  • Reimagining Fundraising: From Transactional Giving to Transformative

  • Leveraging AI Tools for Development Capacity

  • Website Strategy for Fundraising Success

  • Finding Your Best-Fit Donors

To register once to access all sessions, click HERE.

 

OUR IMPACT

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40 partners including nonprofits, educational institutions, public agencies, funders, individuals, and faith-based organizations—participated in 10 collaborative meetings of the Stamford Food Collaborative.
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12,000 residents were served fresh, culturally appropriate holiday food, distributed collaboratively by DFC members during the Thanksgiving Feeding Gratitude Project.
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1,327 individuals rolled up their sleeves to support their neighbors across a wide range of hands-on projects—from assembling hygiene kits, to organizing food drives.
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