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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
“Word of Mouth”—that’s the way many parents learn what’s going on in their neighborhood, their community, and their child’s school. When parents…
![Don’t miss the just released ALICE in Focus: Children Report](/sites/uwwesternct_new/files/styles/news_/public/ALICE%20children-625x350.jpg?h=7b3d3910&itok=FLbJGroT)
Monday, April 4, 2022
No child should grow up without access to the resources and opportunity to meet their potential.
New ALICE in Focus: Children research launched…
![Millions of U.S. Families Are Missing Out On The Child Tax Credit](/sites/uwwesternct_new/files/styles/news_/public/_UWWC/istockphoto-625736338-612x612.jpg?h=279670ce&itok=Zz6xNBaK)
Friday, March 25, 2022
Nearly 5 million families in the U.S. are eligible but have not received the Child Tax Credit — including more than 48,861 eligible families in…
![United Way of Western Connecticut Receives Senate Directed Funding](/sites/uwwesternct_new/files/styles/news_/public/_UWWC/male-hand-signing-document-judge-gavel-desk_220873-8020.jpg?h=5345d8e3&itok=ZNOPIN_7)
Monday, March 14, 2022
We are thrilled to share the news that United Way of Western Connecticut is set to receive $1.2 million in Senate Directed funding through the…
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Monday, March 14, 2022
5-Day Equity Challenge Resources: Financial Stability
The resources shared during our 5-Day Equity Challenge were a powerful opportunity to develop…
![United Way of Western Connecticut Awards Grants to Seven Local Organizations Addressing Food Insecurity for Seniors](/sites/uwwesternct_new/files/styles/news_/public/istockphoto-475988818-612x612.jpg?h=1e29a642&itok=LDSvkDBY)
Friday, March 11, 2022
Seven local organizations focused on addressing food insecurity among older Danbury residents have been awarded mini grants to fuel their work.…
![Black History Month: Staff Reading List](/sites/uwwesternct_new/files/styles/news_/public/istockphoto-1007168074-612x612.jpg?h=279670ce&itok=4MbfxHXz)
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Throughout Black History Month we shared weekly reading lists across our social media. These lists were compiled from recommendations submitted by…
![United Way of Western Connecticut Launches Regional Grant Opportunity](/sites/uwwesternct_new/files/styles/news_/public/grant%20opportunities%20%28625%20%C3%97%20350%20px%29%20%281%29.png?h=7b3d3910&itok=-SmAJKnq)
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut Launches Regional Grant Opportunity
Nonprofits serving Western Connecticut can seek funding related to education…
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Friday, February 18, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut is once again launching our regional grant opportunity for nonprofits. Beginning February 16, nonprofits serving…
![Do you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit?](/sites/uwwesternct_new/files/styles/news_/public/family.jpg?h=5be6364e&itok=e2fd_nDd)
Friday, January 28, 2022
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a critical, and often underutilized, tax credit for low- to moderate-income households. Each year, the Internal…