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UWCWC Federal Policy
We joined 400+ United Way advocates in D.C. for the 2025 Advocacy Forum and Hill Day—just as the passage of H.R. 1 makes our work more urgent. The bill slashes funding for Medicaid, SNAP, and other vital programs, threatening millions and putting entire communities at risk.
On Capitol Hill, we called for investments in 211, child care and early learning, AmeriCorps, and Full-Service Community Schools to support ALICE families—all as part of the fall appropriations process.
Guided by Policy as Partnership, we’ll continue strengthening relationships in communities and with decisionmakers to drive lasting change.
Visit UWW’s Advocacy Center to take action on our federal policy priorities today.
UPCOMING EVENTS
United Way of CT, ALICE Basics Orientation
July 15th at 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Zoom)
Whether you're a new United Way staff member, board trustee or volunteer, this session designed to introduce you to the ALICE Movement is for you!
Led by the United for ALICE Team, the training will demonstrate how the ALICE data can support your efforts. 📝Register today.
CT Mirror's Supreme Court Lookback with The New York Times' Adam Liptak
July 15th 7:00 - 8:00 pm (Zoom)
Join New York Times Supreme Court reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Liptak and moderator John Dankosky, for a conversation reflecting on the Court’s major decisions from this past term. Free admission, registration required.📝 RSVP here.
FRAC, The Big Brutal Budget: What Advocates Need to Know and What Comes Next
July 15th at 3:00 pm (Zoom)
Join the Coalition on Human Needs, Families Over Billionaires, and Caring Across Generations for a webinar to help advocates learn strategies to mitigate the harm and impact of the draconian provisions in the budget reconciliation bill. FRAC’s SNAP Director Salaam Bhatti will be sharing some of his insights on the SNAP provisions.
📝 Register here.
The Housing Collective, "Making Room at the Table"
July 22nd 12:00-1:00 pm (Zoom)
Do you think all residents should have a voice in local land use decisions? What are the barriers to participation in land use decision making? Land use commissioners, planners, and CHO staff will discuss these questions and more during this one-hour conversation.
📝 RSVP and 📰 Read the research.
RESOURCES
Federal
Read 📰: Department of Social Services analysis of H.R. 1 (“One Big Beautiful Bill” Act)
Review CT Health Foundation's analysis of the impacts of the tax bill on Medicaid in Connecticut.
Read CT Mirror’s When could the ‘big beautiful bill’ cause CT tax relief, benefit cuts? To learn more about the timeline for implementing H.R. 1 in CT.
Read the School and State Finance Project’s analysis of $53.6 million in federal education funding withheld from Connecticut schools and community organizations.
State
Read 📰: Dig into how CT Biennial Budget will impact nonprofits with analysis from the CT Nonprofit Alliance
For a legislative session review, read CT Mirror’s We tracked over 100 bills during CT’s 2025 legislative session. Where’d they end up?
Read CT Mirror’s CT food pantries, bracing for federal cuts, secure $9 million in state budget
Have questions? Visit www.unitedwaycwc.org/advocate or contact Tida Infahsaeng at tida.infahsaeng@unitedwaycwc.org.