updates

Cora's Kids Celebrates Newest Community Messengers
Thursday, April 6, 2023
  Five years ago, the Community Messengers program was introduced in Danbury to prepare “trained advocates who share important information within…
This Month: Give Back Through Red Rooster Pub in Newtown
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
United Way of Western Connecticut is partnering with Red Rooster Pub in Newtown for the month of April! Red Rooster will be donating $1 to our…
Testimony In Support of Senate Bill No. 981: An Act Concerning Revenue Items to Implement the Governor’s  Budget
Monday, April 3, 2023
Dear Senator Fonfara, Representative Horn, Senator Martin, Representative Cheeseman, and members of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee:…
Testimony In Support of Senate Bill No. 1216: “An Act Concerning Funding for  Student Meals.” A
Monday, April 3, 2023
Senator Osten, Representative Walker, Senator Berthel, Representative Nuccio, and esteemed Connecticut General Assembly members of the Appropriations…
Volunteer Opportunities: Save These Dates
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
We’ve got some exciting events planned for this year! Don’t miss an opportunity to get involved and give back to ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income …
#MorningWithoutChildCare Rally in Danbury
Thursday, March 9, 2023
For the second year in a row, United Way of Western Connecticut and its network of Cora’s Kids child care providers hosted one of seven #…
Testimony In Support of House Bill No. 6659: Long-term Funding for Universal No-cost Meals
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Senator Osten, Representative Walker, Senator Berthel, Representative Nuccio, and esteemed Connecticut General Assembly members of the Appropriations…
Testimony In Support of House Bill No. 6659: Family Child Care Incubators
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Senator Osten, Representative Walker, and Members of the Appropriations Committee,  Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony in support of…
February 17, 2023: Advocacy Updates
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The legislative committee schedule is jampacked over the next few weeks. It's time to share our stories! Our items are advancing, and it's time to…
No-cost Meals for Our Students
Friday, February 10, 2023
Yesterday, at the Governor’s recommendation, the Connecticut Legislature voted to provide students with universal no-cost meals for the remainder of…