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Having a disability — whether apparent or non-apparent, physical or cognitive — can be a substantial barrier to financial stability.  The latest ALICE in Focus: Financial Hardship Among People with Disabilities Report dives in to the impacts that… more

For more than 30 years, we’ve supported students in Danbury and Greater New Milford through our Back-to-School Program. We want to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed in school by providing them with essential school supplies.… more

Get ready to lace up your sneakers! Join us on Thursday, September 8th at Berkshire Corporate Park for a scenic and challenging certified 5K. Teams, walkers, and runners are welcome. Can’t attend in person? No worries, in addition to the in-person… more

The Age Well Community Council, in collaboration with United Way of Western Connecticut, held a webinar for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2022. The online event focused on how to identify, prevent, and address the financial… more

United Way of Western Connecticut has officially announced the addition of four new members to our Board of Directors. Doreen Bentson, Luis Diez, Dr. Michael Stern, and Katherine Webster-O’Keefe will assume their roles on the board through 2025.… more

United Way of Western Connecticut is pleased to announce this month’s Hometown Hero! Meet Mini Santosh, a local leader from Danbury, Connecticut who has been nominated for her work with the Action Early Learning Center.   Mini has made her mark… more

United Way of Western Connecticut is pleased to announce this month’s Hometown Hero! Meet Joan Laucius, a local leader from Sherman, Connecticut who has been nominated for her work with the Matthew 25 Project.  Joan is known in her community for… more

United Way of Western Connecticut is thrilled to announce that two members of our team, Ashley Gaudiano and Elizabeth Quiñonez, have been selected as honorees for Fairfield County’s 40 under 40 by Fairfield County Business Journal. Ashley Gaudiano,… more

  Terms and Conditions This giveaway is hosted by United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC). By entering the giveaway, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. All entries must be received by 11:59pm on May 31st. To participate,… more

United Way of Western Connecticut has announced the names of two Stamford High School Students as the recipients of the Roberta K. Eichler Heart of Gold Scholarship for 2022. Breana Chery and Dante Ayars, both students at the Academy of Information… more