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Danbury’s Age Well Community Council Hosts Roundtable Conversation with Community Leaders
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
  The Age Well Community Council hosted a virtual conference alongside Danbury-area community partners and legislators to discuss the council’s…
Stamford Summer Literacy Initiative Makes Reading Fun
Thursday, January 13, 2022
  Many children succumb to a phenomenon called "Summer Slide." They lose ground in reading over the summer months when they are not in school. …
Students Have a Fun and Educational Summer After a Difficult Year
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Stamford Cradle to Career Partners with Schools on Summer School Program  After more than a year of staring at screens and disrupted school…
 "My Children Never Had To Go To School Hungry"
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Refrigeration Units Allow Families In Need To Access Fresh, Perishable Food  Struggling families often forgo purchasing fresh produce because of…
Food Distributions at Danbury High School Help Thousands
Thursday, January 13, 2022
More than 3,400 individuals and families in the greater Danbury community have benefited from a drive-thru food distribution that takes place on…
Going High Tech to Address the Problems of Struggling Families
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Digital Platform Called Prosperi-Key Provides Access to Services 24/7  While addressing the needs of paycheck-to-paycheck households, United Way of…
United Way's Educational Funding Changes Lives Every Day
Thursday, January 13, 2022
  United Way's Educational Funding Changes Lives Every Day  A car accident last year sent 7-year-old John’s world crashing down: his father was…
Bridge to College Keeps Stamford High School Graduates on Track
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Program Makes Sure Students Attend College in the Fall The college admissions process can be daunting for even the most savvy students and their…
Stamford After School Programs Offer Fun For Students, Peace of Mind for Parents
Thursday, January 13, 2022
United Way-Funded Programs Keep Kids on Track While Parents Work Allison leaves for the train to Stamford at 4:45 am for her first job, while her…
8 Reasons to Love 211 Connecticut
Thursday, January 13, 2022
In a crisis, in a disaster---in a pandemic---211 Connecticut is here to help every person in our community. From finding food and paying for housing…