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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…
United Way Incentive Challenge Terms and Conditions
Monday, May 9, 2022
  Terms and Conditions This giveaway is hosted by United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC). By entering the giveaway, you agree to be bound by…
Stamford High School Students Receive Scholarships for Outstanding Volunteerism
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut has announced the names of two Stamford High School Students as the recipients of the Roberta K. Eichler Heart of…
Celebrate the small businesses in Western CT that give back to our community
Monday, May 2, 2022
It’s National Small Business Week and we are fortunate to have hundreds of small businesses right here in Western Connecticut. They are the backbone…
Empowering Parents To Address An Important Need
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
  “Word of Mouth”—that’s the way many parents learn what’s going on in their neighborhood, their community, and their child’s school. When parents…
Don’t miss the just released ALICE in Focus: Children Report
Monday, April 4, 2022
No child should grow up without access to the resources and opportunity to meet their potential.  New ALICE in Focus: Children research launched…
Millions of U.S. Families Are Missing Out On The Child Tax Credit
Friday, March 25, 2022
Nearly 5 million families in the U.S. are eligible but have not received the Child Tax Credit — including more than 48,861 eligible families in…
United Way of Western Connecticut Receives Senate Directed Funding
Monday, March 14, 2022
We are thrilled to share the news that United Way of Western Connecticut is set to receive $1.2 million in Senate Directed funding through the…
Equity Challenge Resources: Financial Stability
Monday, March 14, 2022
5-Day Equity Challenge Resources: Financial Stability The resources shared during our 5-Day Equity Challenge were a powerful opportunity to develop…