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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…
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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. …
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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…
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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](/sites/uwwesternct_new/files/styles/news_/public/2022-01/Food%20Distributions%20Image_625x350.jpg?h=7b3d3910&itok=NEb6A6IX)
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](/sites/uwwesternct_new/files/styles/news_/public/2022-01/ProsperikeyBlogImage_625x350.jpg?h=7b3d3910&itok=f_iKfL7-)
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…
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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…
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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](/sites/uwwesternct_new/files/styles/news_/public/2022-01/AfterSchoolProgram-Allison_625x350.jpg?h=7b3d3910&itok=AkcmSz9W)
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…
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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…