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As the government shutdown unfolds, the strain on Connecticut families is already clear.   50,000 women and children rely on WIC for healthy…

TAKE ACTION Two in Five CT Families Are Struggling, Here’s How We Can Make a Difference   In Connecticut, 40% of households—over 580,000 ALICE…

TAKE ACTION Two in Five CT Families Can’t Afford the Basics—Here’s How We Can Help  In CT, more than 580,000 ALICE families or 40% of households -…

Since 2009, United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut has partnered with the City of Danbury to administer Social Service Grants. Organizations…

42% of households in Coastal and Western CT earn incomes below the cost of living threshold.   ALICE families have been overlooked and undercounted…

TAKE ACTION Make Your Voice Heard  Municipal primaries are Tuesday, September 9, with early voting September 2–7. To vote, you must be registered…

Danbury, CT (August, 2025) – United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut announced today that Eversource Energy, a long-time supporter of United Way…

TAKE ACTION Protect Our Communities — Stand with Connecticut Families  Nobody should have to choose between paying for groceries and seeing a…

TAKE ACTION Federal Policy  Full-Service Community Schools Are Working — Let’s Not Lose Them  At Dolan and Rippowam Middle Schools, FSCS Managers…

Welcome to this month’s Quick Minute! In just 60 seconds, we’re highlighting how the Food Farmacy of Greater Danbury is transforming health and…