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Municipal primaries are Tuesday, September 9, with early voting September 2–7.

Danbury, CT (August, 2025) – United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut announced today that Eversource Energy, a long-time supporter of United Way agencies across New England, is providing a $74,500 donation to support the United Way’s critical efforts to tackle the most pressing issues facing local families and individuals. The donation is part of the $2.7 million total over the last year from Eversource employees and the Eversource Foundation to United Way organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

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Protect Our Communities — Stand with Connecticut Families 

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. 

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Federal Policy 

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.

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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. 

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. 

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Congress Is Making Big Decisions — Make Sure They Hear from Connecticut Families 

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: 

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The 2025 Legislative Session Is a Wrap — And You Made It Count 

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.