Immigrants Rights Resources 

• Link

Legal Resources - Local Organizations to Contact

• Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants

• Building One Community: To view and register for community training, click here.

• Make the Road Connecticut

Kids Can’t Wait: Why Connecticut Needs a Permanent Child Tax Credit 

A Virtual Feast: Sharing Holiday Traditions

Every year, the hallways of United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut are filled with the tantalizing aromas of holiday cheer. The annual potluck lunch is a beloved tradition, where colleagues gather to share stories, laughter, and of course, delicious food.

Community Leader Coffees

Please save the date for our tri-annual community leader coffees. These are opportunities for nonprofit and municipal leaders to join our CEO and SVP of Community Impact to discuss opportunities and challenges in each region. Winter dates and RSVP are below.

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Spanish YMHA Mental Health First AID Training

Tuesday, April 15th | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM at Family Centers

The Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance (YMHA) is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training in Spanish this spring for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course covers common mental health challenges, adolescent development, and a five-step action plan for assisting young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

Special Education Resource Fair

Sunday, March 30th | 2:00 - 5:00 PM at the Stamford JCC

FCCF Scholarship Opportunity

Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

Apply today for a scholarship through Fairfield County’s Community Foundation! Whether pursuing an accredited college track or vocational training, we’re here to help students chase their dreams and build brighter futures. One application could yield up to 4 scholarships. 

You’re eligible if you’re:

Girls Who Code - New Milford Youth Agency

Mondays and Wednesdays at John Pettibone Community Center

3:30 - 4:45 PM (See schedule for dates)

Participant registration is now open for Girls Who Code. Our volunteers from last session are returning March 5th to bring this fun program to girls in grades 3rd through 5th. Beginner to intermediate skills are welcome.

Unfortunately bus transportation is not available from Sarah Noble Intermediate School to John Pettibone Community Center.

Registration is required as spots are limited.

Harambee Homework Help

54 West St, Danbury, CT, 06810

Students signing up for tutoring with the Harambee Youth Center will get access to free school supplies! We will also be providing snacks. Slots are wide open! For more information call (203) 748 - 0230. For more information, contact the ACS Community Manager Kate Corsitto at kate.corsitto@cancer.org or (203) 956-3035.

Register Here

Parents Resilience Workshops

On Thursdays: March 6th - June 15th | In-Person & Zoom

Join Bridgeport Public Schools and the Lighthouse Program for the Parent Resilience Workshops. Connect with other parents and practice resilience skills to support your family. See dates and locations above.

Spanish interpreter available for online participants and translation headsets available in-person.

Register Here

United Way of Coastal and Western CT Hosts Inaugural Impact Breakfast, Launches New Strategic Plan and The ALICE Fund

Norwalk, CT — September 19, 2024 — United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut (UWCWC) celebrated a pivotal moment at its first annual Impact Breakfast on September 17th, gathering over 155 local non-profit leaders, donors, and corporate partners. The event spotlighted the unveiling of UWCWC’s new strategic plan and the launch of The ALICE Fund, both designed to address the critical needs of the community.