Earlier this month, Stamford Cradle to Career and United Way of Western Connecticut hosted an information session promoting their new Stamford Food for Thought Campaign. This initiative is aimed at addressing the importance of free school meals in Stamford and expanding awareness of essential benefits available to the community – specifically, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and HUSKY Insurance.  

United Way of Western Connecticut is pleased to announce this month’s Hometown Hero! Meet Alison Waller, a local leader from Stamford, Connecticut who has been nominated for her work with LiveGirl.    

For more than 30 years, United Way of Western Connecticut has worked to support students from ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households in Danbury and Greater New Milford by providing them with the tools they need for a successful school year.

Funds to be used for statewide expansion of Prosperi-Key, an innovative digital marketplace to empower low- to- moderate income families to thrive 

United Way of Western Connecticut is pleased to announce this month’s Hometown Hero! Meet Estela Camacho, a local leader from Danbury, Connecticut who has been nominated for her work with the Danbury Family Resource Center.   

Having a disability — whether apparent or non-apparent, physical or cognitive — can be a substantial barrier to financial stability. 

The latest ALICE in Focus: Financial Hardship Among People with Disabilities Report dives in to the impacts that traditional economic measures have on the 12% of people in Connecticut (403,194) who have a cognitive, hearing, vision, or ambulatory disability, or one that makes self-care or independent living difficult.

For more than 30 years, we’ve supported students in Danbury and Greater New Milford through our Back-to-School Program. We want to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed in school by providing them with essential school supplies. With your support, we can prepare ALICE students across Western Connecticut with the tools they need for a confident start to the school year. 

To learn more and donate today, click here. 
 

Get ready to lace up your sneakers! Join us on Thursday, September 8th at Berkshire Corporate Park for a scenic and challenging certified 5K. Teams, walkers, and runners are welcome. Can’t attend in person? No worries, in addition to the in-person event we will continue to offer virtual, non-competitive participation. 

The Age Well Community Council, in collaboration with United Way of Western Connecticut, held a webinar for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2022. The online event focused on how to identify, prevent, and address the financial exploitation of older adults throughout Western Connecticut. Panelists included Lara Stauning, Esq., Co-Chair at Elder Justice Coalition; Kevin Brophy, Esq., Managing Attorney at Connecticut Legal Services, Inc.; Byron Peterson, Connecticut AARP Fraud Watch Volunteer; and  moderator Judge Dianne Yamin, Co -Chair of the Age Well Community Council. 

United Way of Western Connecticut has officially announced the addition of four new members to our Board of Directors. Doreen Bentson, Luis Diez, Dr. Michael Stern, and Katherine Webster-O’Keefe will assume their roles on the board through 2025. They are the latest addition to the group of local community leaders who work together to support the organization while providing expertise and perspective on a regional level.