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Nobody should have to choose between paying for groceries and seeing a doctor. Yet federal cuts to SNAP and HUSKY put thousands of Connecticut residents at risk of losing access to food and healthcare.
Connecticut can help offset federal cuts to SNAP and HUSKY. State dollars should be used to protect these essential supports as much as possible—before they are lost.
Full-Service Community Schools Are Working — Let’s Not Lose Them
At Dolan and Rippowam Middle Schools, FSCS Managers connect 1,300+ students and families with vital support — bringing in $2M+ in local services.
The results speak for themselves:
Welcome to this month’s Quick Minute! In just 60 seconds, we’re highlighting how the Food Farmacy of Greater Danbury is transforming health and wellbeing in our community. By treating food as medicine, the Food Farmacy helps bridge gaps in health equity, reduce chronic disease, and build a healthier future for our neighbors in need.
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.
DANBURY, CT (June 18, 2025) — United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut (UWCWC) is proud to announce the election of two new members to its Board of Directors: Rowena Bergmans, Chief Value Officer at Nuvance Health, and José Juan Casarrubias Adame, Chief Risk Officer – Investments at Genworth. Their election took place at the June 17, 2025, Board of Directors meeting.
While Connecticut's session is over, key federal decisions are underway. The House passed its version of the budget reconciliation bill — The Senate is voting now. If it passes, it returns to the House to consider Senate changes, then heads to the President for final approval.
Tell Senators Blumenthal and Murphy: Put Families First
It takes just two minutes to make your voice heard. Urge our Senators to:
The 2025 state legislative session came to a close on June 4th, and we’re proud of what we accomplished together. Thank you to everyone who raised their voice, showed up, and fought for meaningful change. This year, we advanced policies that expand economic opportunity, improve access to essential services, and meet basic needs head-on.
With the 2025 session ending tomorrow evening, updates will continue to roll in throughout the day. Over the past few days, legislators voted on Child Tax Credit, Early Childhood Education investments and nonprofit funding.
State legislators are making final decisions right now, and the legislative budget is expected late next week. Your voice matters—every email and phone call counts!
Here’s how you can help:
