At United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, we have a bold vision for the future – Onward860: United to End Poverty – uniting the 860 region and forging a new path. We will end poverty by deepening our impact in child literacy, housing, wages and life expectancy. We will not do this alone and cannot do it without the significant support of corporate volunteers!
E-mail: info@unitedway.org | Phone: 860.493.6800
UPCOMING ONWARD860 VOLUNTEER EVENTS
READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY
March 5, 2026
Read Across America Day is one way that United Way, along with our partners, highlights the importance of building early literacy and language skills for every child, so that all children read proficiently by the start of fourth grade. Together, we are United to End Poverty.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH
APRIL 22 – 24
April is National Volunteer Month. Join United Way in closing gaps and creating opportunities for everyone in the 860 region to secure safe, stable housing. Together, we are United to End Poverty.
DAY OF ACTION
JUNE 2026
On or around June 21, the summer solstice, United Ways across the globe mobilize volunteers to give back to their communities. Using the extra daylight on the longest day of the year, United Way encourages philanthropists to make a difference where they live and work.
CARE PACKAGES
United Way 860Cares projects connect people and workplaces from all over the 860 region that care about creating opportunities for local individuals and families. Get involved in helping tackle some of the most important issues facing our community today by organizing a volunteer event for your team.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
DIAMOND Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
GOLD Sponsors
SILVER Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
WHY UNITED WAY?
United Way is committed to connecting people with philanthropic ways to make a difference. We are experts in creating unique and meaningful volunteer opportunities that encourage team building and collaboration, while helping employees connect with the communities in which they work. While we may be a local organization invested in central and northeastern Connecticut, we have access to a powerful global network, making it easy to create consistency across your company’s markets.
THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS
United Way 860Cares projects connect people and workplaces from all over the 860 region that care about creating opportunities for local individuals and families. Get involved in helping tackle some of the most important issues facing our community today by organizing a volunteer event for your team.
HOW CAN WE HELP YOUR WORKPLACE VOLUNTEERS?
- Provide unique, large-scale opportunities that connect your employees with United Way’s work
- Increased exposure to community programs, partnerships and impact
- Skills-based volunteer opportunities
- Working directly with community members
- Engage your employees and improve team building
- Connect corporate volunteers with causes they are passionate about
ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
October 2025 – May 2026
United Way Readers
This program matches a caring volunteer with a student who struggles with their reading. Volunteers will be paired one-on-one with students to read together weekly throughout the academic year with the goal of improving the child’s literacy skill
December 2025 – April 2026
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
The VITA campaign offers free tax preparation and filing for eligible families. Volunteers will commit to a minimum of one, four hour shift a week throughout the tax season, helping hardworking families claim every applicable tax credit.
ONWARD 860 VOLUNTEER ACTIVATIONS
APRIL 2026
National Volunteer Month
In recognition of National Volunteer Month, volunteers will have several options to give back to the community. United Way will be offering off-site community projects with strategic community partners, and care package projects focused on serving those experiencing poverty.
JUNE 2026
United Way Day of Action
On or around June 21, the summer solstice, United Ways across the globe mobilize volunteers to give back to their communities. Using the extra daylight on the longest day of the year, United Way encourages philanthropists to make a difference where they live and work.