DANBURY, CT (June 14, 2024)—United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut announced the election of a new board member and its slate of officers for the coming year.  The Board of Directors is comprised of local community leaders who work together to govern and strategically guide the organization, while providing expertise and perspective on a regional level to drive solutions to meet community needs. 

Today, and every day, United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut stands in support of equality, justice, and the pursuit of an equitable future for all. Every year, on June 19th, communities across the United States

Dear Community Partners,

As we move forward together, shaping a future filled with opportunity for ALICE households, I am writing to share some updates about our 2025 Impact Philanthropy process.

Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee Written Testimony Submission
Public Hearing: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
In Support of S.B. 36, An Act Establishing a Refundable Child Tax Credit In support of H.B. 5113, An Act Increasing the Highest Marginal Rate of the Personal Income Tax and Establishing a Capital Gains Surcharge to Provide Funding For Certain Child-Related Municipal and Higher Education Initiatives.

Appropriations Committee Public Hearing: February 21, 2024 (Human Services), February 24, 2024 (Conservation + Development), February 26, 2024 (Health) In Support of H.B. 5048 An Act Adjusting the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June 30, 2025

Dear Co-Chair Senator Osten, Co-Chair Representative Walker, Vice Chair Senator Hartley, Vice Chair Representative Exum, Vice Chair Representative Paris, and members of the Appropriations Committee,

Testimony S.B. 145, An Act Appropriating Funds for The Homeless Response System Housing Committee

ood afternoon, Senator Moore, Representative Khan, Vice Chair Lesser, Ranking Members Scott and Sampson, and distinguished members of the Housing Committee,

Appropriations Committee Proposed Budget Hearing H.B. 5048: An Act Adjusting the State Budget For The Biennium Ending June 30, 2025 Conservation And Development – Department of Housing

February 23, 2024

Senator Osten, Representative Walker, Senator Hartley, Representative Exum, Representative Paris, Senator Berthel, Representative Nuccio, and distinguished members of the Appropriations Committee:

United Way and Social Equity Council Announce $1.8MM in Grants

Awards Made to 57 Non-Profits in Bridgeport and Stamford Addressing Impact of War on Drugs

Danbury, CT. (November 9, 2023) — United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut (UWCWC) and the Connecticut Social Equity Council (SEC) announced grant funding for 57 non-profit projects in Bridgeport and Stamford that uplift community and strengthen families disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs.

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