updates

Empowering Parents To Address An Important Need
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
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
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
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…
Equity Challenge Resources: Financial Stability
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
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
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
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
United Way of Western Connecticut Launches Regional Grant Opportunity Nonprofits serving Western Connecticut can seek funding related to education…
United Way of Western Connecticut Launches Regional Grant Opportunity
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?
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…