STAMFORD, Conn. (July 13, 2020) — For the second summer in a row, Stamford Cradle to Career is helping students who recently graduated from high school overcome the obstacles that prevent them from starting college in the fall.

The Focus of the Stamford Summer Literacy Initiative Is on Literacy Coaches and Boosting Enrollment in Ferguson Library’s Summer Reading Program
 

The need for food has increased in our community. So many of our neighbors are in need, due to unemployment and economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic

United Way of Greater New Milford and the Rotary Club of New Milford are holding a Drive-Up and Drop-Off food collection to benefit New Milford Food Bank and Camella's Cupboard.

Saturday, July 11, 9 am-Noon
South End of the New Milford Town Hall

As Danbury Residents Head Back to Workplaces, Licensed Family Child Care Providers Play a Key Role

Weekday Food Deliveries Demonstrate the Power of Pooling Resources

“You don’t change the world with ideas in your mind, but with the conviction in your heart.”—Bryan Stevenson

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United Way of Western Connecticut fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in greater Danbury, greater New Milford, and Stamford. We take actions and provide resources to support strong, healthy and resilient communities.

Funds Will Assist Home-Based Family Child Care Providers  
 
DANBURY, Conn. (May 20, 2020) — Fairfield County’s Community Foundation has awarded a $9,000 COVID-19 Resiliency Grant to DanburyWORKS to assist home-base family child care providers who face challenges due to changes in enrollment, lost income, and the need for more emergency supplies as a result of the pandemic.
 

Connecticut United Ways have joined together to offer TrustPlus, a program designed to promote financial stability for working families in the state

United Way of Western Connecticut launched the Cora’s Kids program in January of 2018 to address the severe shortage of quality child care in the City of Da