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Going High Tech to Address the Problems of Struggling Families
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Digital Platform Called Prosperi-Key Provides Access to Services 24/7  While addressing the needs of paycheck-to-paycheck households, United Way of…
United Way's Educational Funding Changes Lives Every Day
Thursday, January 13, 2022
  United Way's Educational Funding Changes Lives Every Day  A car accident last year sent 7-year-old John’s world crashing down: his father was…
Bridge to College Keeps Stamford High School Graduates on Track
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Program Makes Sure Students Attend College in the Fall The college admissions process can be daunting for even the most savvy students and their…
Stamford After School Programs Offer Fun For Students, Peace of Mind for Parents
Thursday, January 13, 2022
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…
8 Reasons to Love 211 Connecticut
Thursday, January 13, 2022
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…
Join Us in Welcoming Edith Presley as President of Stamford Cradle to Career
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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’s Pathways to Prosperity Campaign Helps Struggling Families
Monday, January 10, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut launched the public phase of the Pathways to Prosperity Campaign in August of 2021 to help the hardworking,…
It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Danbury’s great philanthropist and businessman, Dr. Peter Buck.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of Danbury’s great philanthropist and businessman, Dr. Peter Buck. Dr. Buck cared deeply for the…
Funds Raised by EY US to Provide Internet Access to Low-Income Stamford Families
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Funds Raised to Provide Internet Access to Low-Income Stamford Families   STAMFORD, Conn. (June 29, 2021) — To address the challenges of learning in…
A reflection on Juneteenth from a United Way colleague
Saturday, June 19, 2021
  We wanted to call your attention to this blog post from one of our United Way Worldwide Network colleagues, LaToya Stevens.   "Juneteenth (June…