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Thursday, April 6, 2023
Five years ago, the Community Messengers program was introduced in Danbury to prepare “trained advocates who share important information within…
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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…
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Monday, April 3, 2023
Dear Senator Fonfara, Representative Horn, Senator Martin, Representative Cheeseman, and members of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee:…
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Monday, April 3, 2023
Senator Osten, Representative Walker, Senator Berthel, Representative Nuccio, and esteemed Connecticut General Assembly members of the Appropriations…
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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 …
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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](/sites/uwwesternct_new/files/styles/news_/public/_UWWC/blog-images/Blog_5.jpg?h=7b3d3910&itok=LrSWPaAy)
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](/sites/uwwesternct_new/files/styles/news_/public/_UWWC/blog-images/blog_4.jpg?h=7b3d3910&itok=kKGkOLuo)
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…
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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…
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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…