Scholarships Available for High School Seniors in Stamford
Two scholarships available for students who demonstrated exceptional volunteerism during their high school careers
STAMFORD, Conn. (February 6, 2019) - United Way of Western Connecticut is seeking applications for its annual Roberta K. Eichler Heart of Gold Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes seniors attending any Stamford high school (public or private) who have volunteered extensively in the Stamford community over the course of their high school careers...
Post date: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - 10:15am
Community support made the holidays a little more special for struggling families in Western Connecticut.
Giving Fund
Each year, United Way of Western Connecticut partners with The News-Times and Hearst Media on The Giving Fund, which publishes stories of individuals and families who are facing severe hardship during the holiday season. This year, through the generosity of many donors, all cases were fully funded. Donations to The Giving Fund have a life-changing impact on recipients. We are proud that, since its inception eight years ago, The Giving Fund has raised nearly $...
Post date: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - 12:05pm
Federal Employees Encouraged to Attend Mobile and Pop-Up Food Pantries
Free, fresh food can help those who may miss a paycheck due to shutdown
DANBURY, Conn. (January 22, 2019) — United Way of Western Connecticut encourages federal employees who may be struggling to buy groceries and pay their bills to attend its monthly Mobile Food Pantry, which will be held tomorrow, January 23, at Walnut Hill Church, 156 Walnut Hill Road in Bethel. The pantry operates between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm, and the doors open for clients at 4:30 pm.
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Post date: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 12:05pm
The news has been filled with the faces of the federal employees impacted by the ongoing government shutdown, across the nation and in our Western Connecticut region. From TSA agents at the airports and federal corrections employees to businesses unable to process SBA Loans, and employees at military bases and installations, the impact is widespread and tangible.
Regardless of your political views, it’s heartbreaking to watch hard-working families, including neighbors and friends, caught in the middle, suddenly finding themselves as struggling ALICE® households (Asset Limited,...
Post date: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 - 2:21pm
United Way of Western Connecticut Welcomes New Leadership
New Stamford Community Council and Board Member named
STAMFORD, Conn. (December 21, 2018) — United Way of Western Connecticut has named long-time Stamford resident and member of the Board of Directors Candy Yeager as the new chair of the Stamford Community Council. Additionally, Tracey Alston, an Eversource community relations specialist, has joined United Way’s Board of Directors.
The United Way’s Board of Directors serves as the governing board of the organization, which serves...
Post date: Friday, December 21, 2018 - 12:27pm
Options For Year-End Giving
Happy Holidays! As we come to the end of the calendar year, there are many ways to support United Way through year-end giving.
You can support our work through our residential appeal, which funds our community impact work throughout Western Connecticut.
In addition to year-end giving donations of cash, remember there are some other great options for giving to United Way:
Gifts of stock can be a very...
Post date: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 12:06pm
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks to the support of our community for Stuff the Gazebo, families in Greater New Milford are enjoying a holiday meal with their loved ones today. In partnership with the Woman’s Club of New Milford, 232 families received Thanksgiving bags this year as a result of the Stuff the Gazebo food drive. Each bag was filled with turkey, bread, bakery items, and all the non-perishable items needed for a traditional holiday meal.
Our fight for community food security doesn't take a holiday. According to the 2016 Child Congressional Food Insecurity study...
Post date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 9:13am
On Saturday, November 3, 2018, the Woman’s Club of Greater New Milford and the United Way of Western CT Greater New Milford office will hold its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive on the New Milford Green. Once again we are asking residents to help us “Stuff the Gazebo” with donations of frozen turkeys and canned goods.
The collection of food will run from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the bandstand on the New Milford Green.
Each year the Woman’s Club of Greater New Milford and Greater New Milford office of United Way join together to provide a complete Thanksgiving meal for more than...
Post date: Monday, September 24, 2018 - 1:48pm
Tomorrow is National Voter Registration Day! According to data from the Connecticut Secretary of State’s office, a total of 275,114 people have signed up to vote in Connecticut since 2016. The data reveals that this is an upsurge in voter registration in the state during a mid-term election cycle, when the number of those signing up to vote is usually low.
At United Way of Western Connecticut, we don’t just ask people to give. We want everyone in our community to become aware, invested and part of the ongoing conversation on what our collective needs are, how to address those needs, and how...
Post date: Monday, September 24, 2018 - 12:14pm
The anticipation of the children nearly burst at the seams as they waited in line with their parents to get their brand new bookbags filled with school supplies. The excitement and sheer gratitude shown on their faces as they entered the gym and finally got their first peek at the bookbags set the tone for an unforgettable experience.
“Mommy, look! It even has my name on it, does that mean I’m special?” Asked one child as a United Way volunteer handed her a brand-new princess themed bookbag.
40 percent of families in Connecticut fall under the ALICE® (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained,...
Post date: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 - 1:15pm
