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Award from The Courage Project given to 20 organizations and individuals across the nation for demonstrating  the power of courage in their…

Connecting voices. Creating change. Rooted in Impact. The Rooted in Impact Podcast amplifies the voices and stories of our community, highlighting…

  United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut’s 2025 Impact Breakfast   Thank you for joining us at the Creating Real Change Together: 2025…

As the government shutdown unfolds, the strain on Connecticut families is already clear.   50,000 women and children rely on WIC for healthy…

TAKE ACTION Two in Five CT Families Are Struggling, Here’s How We Can Make a Difference   In Connecticut, 40% of households—over 580,000 ALICE…

TAKE ACTION Two in Five CT Families Can’t Afford the Basics—Here’s How We Can Help  In CT, more than 580,000 ALICE families or 40% of households -…

Since 2009, United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut has partnered with the City of Danbury to administer Social Service Grants. Organizations…

42% of households in Coastal and Western CT earn incomes below the cost of living threshold.   ALICE families have been overlooked and undercounted…

TAKE ACTION Make Your Voice Heard  Municipal primaries are Tuesday, September 9, with early voting September 2–7. To vote, you must be registered…

Danbury, CT (August, 2025) – United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut announced today that Eversource Energy, a long-time supporter of United Way…