is the cost of providing an Imagination Library book to a Hartford child each month for one year! ($26 for books and mailing costs + $14 for program expenses.)
can provide a family with utility assistance for a month to keep the lights on.
can provide a family with child care for two young children for one week.
can help keep a family out of shelters and provide them with the critical support and services needed to remain in their home.
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At United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, we are co-creating a better future for the 860 region. The Onward860 approach aligns partners to end poverty; leverages our collective expertise to deepen impact; connects people with resources and opportunities to make a difference; and, transforms the future with game-changing solutions.
Create opportunities for children to improve their literacy skills helps them achieve developmental and academic milestones.
Creating opportunities for everyone to have access to health care and healthy environments is crucial to reducing poor health outcomes.
Closing gaps between wages and the basic cost of living helps people achieve financial security.
Closing gaps in affordable housing ensures local children, adults and families have a safe, secure place to call home.
We measure our success in lives changed. These stories are a testament to the difference that communities can make when we unite.