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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…
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Friday, March 11, 2022
Seven local organizations focused on addressing food insecurity among older Danbury residents have been awarded mini grants to fuel their work.…
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Thursday, March 3, 2022
Throughout Black History Month we shared weekly reading lists across our social media. These lists were compiled from recommendations submitted by…
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut Launches Regional Grant Opportunity
Nonprofits serving Western Connecticut can seek funding related to education…
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Friday, February 18, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut is once again launching our regional grant opportunity for nonprofits. Beginning February 16, nonprofits serving…
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Friday, January 28, 2022
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a critical, and often underutilized, tax credit for low- to moderate-income households. Each year, the Internal…
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Age Well Community Council hosted a virtual conference alongside Danbury-area community partners and legislators to discuss the council’s…
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Thursday, January 13, 2022
Many children succumb to a phenomenon called "Summer Slide." They lose ground in reading over the summer months when they are not in school. …
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Thursday, January 13, 2022
Stamford Cradle to Career Partners with Schools on Summer School Program
After more than a year of staring at screens and disrupted school…
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Thursday, January 13, 2022
Refrigeration Units Allow Families In Need To Access Fresh, Perishable Food
Struggling families often forgo purchasing fresh produce because of…