updates

United Way of Western Connecticut Awards Grants to Seven Local Organizations Addressing Food Insecurity for Seniors
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.…
Black History Month: Staff Reading List
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…
United Way of Western Connecticut Launches Regional Grant Opportunity
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut Launches Regional Grant Opportunity Nonprofits serving Western Connecticut can seek funding related to education…
United Way of Western Connecticut Launches Regional Grant Opportunity
Friday, February 18, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut is once again launching our regional grant opportunity for nonprofits. Beginning February 16, nonprofits serving…
Do you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit?
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…
Danbury’s Age Well Community Council Hosts Roundtable Conversation with Community Leaders
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…
Stamford Summer Literacy Initiative Makes Reading Fun
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. …
Students Have a Fun and Educational Summer After a Difficult Year
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…
 "My Children Never Had To Go To School Hungry"
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Refrigeration Units Allow Families In Need To Access Fresh, Perishable Food  Struggling families often forgo purchasing fresh produce because of…
Food Distributions at Danbury High School Help Thousands
Thursday, January 13, 2022
More than 3,400 individuals and families in the greater Danbury community have benefited from a drive-thru food distribution that takes place on…