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2017 Read Across America Day
A child's ability to read has a direct effect on their future success. Reading with children helps increase their vocabulary and improves their reading fluency and comprehension. On Dr. Seuss'…
2016 United Way Stuff the Sleigh
Getting to school in the cold can be a challenge, but because of our Stuff the Sleigh donations more local students are staying warm while walking to school or waiting for the bus this winter.…
12/8: ELS Beyond the Bell at Milner School in Hartford
On Thursday, December 8, Emerging Leaders Society volunteers help children succeed by facilitating interactive educational activities at Thirman L. Milner School's after school program in Hart…
11/29: Thank You Tuesday Event
On Tuesday, November 29, our volunteers and donors were invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of United Way Year of Caring with us at Infinity Music Hall & Bistro in Hartford. Nearly 1…
11/18: Emerging Leaders Society's Beyond the Bell Volunteer Opportunity
On Friday, November 18, Emerging Leaders Society (ELS) volunteers helped children succeed by facilitating interactive educational activities at after school programs at Alfred E. Burr Communit…
11/13: Emerging Leaders Society Fourth Annual Spin for Kids
On Sunday, November 13, our Emerging Leaders Society (ELS) hosted their fourth annual signature spinning fundraiser. In total, 15 teams came together at the Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family C…
10/27: Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day in East Hartford, Hartford and New Britain
On Thursday, October 27, volunteers across the globe shared their love of reading with children on Jumpstart's 11th Annual Read for the Record Day. Volunteers and children gathered to learn, l…
10/21: Gerber Technology's United Way Year of Caring Project in New Britain
On Friday, October 21, volunteers from Gerber Technology, a 2016 United Way Year of Caring Sterling Sponsor, painted and helped with other indoor projects at CCARC, Inc. in New Britain. About…
10/21: Stanley Black & Decker's United Way Year of Caring Project in Hartford
On Friday, October 21, volunteers from Stanley Black & Decker, a 2016 United Way Year of Caring Sterling Sponsor, spent time in early learning classrooms at Women's League Child Developmen…
10/21: UnitedHealthcare's United Way Year of Caring Project in Manchester
On Friday, October 21, volunteers from UnitedHealthcare, a 2016 United Way Year of Caring Sterling Sponsor, helped with outdoor fall clean up in Manchester at the Girl Scouts of Connecticut ca…
10/21: Otis Elevator's United Way Year of Caring Project in Bloomfield
On Friday, October 21, volunteers from Otis Elevator, a 2016 United Way Year of Caring Sterling Sponsor, sorted food donations at Foodshare's Distribution Center in Bloomfield. Volunteers were…
10/21: United Technologies Research Center's United Way Year of Caring Project in New Britain
On Friday, October 21, volunteers from United Technologies Research Center, a 2016 United Way Year of Caring Sterling Sponsor, renovated the Family Resource Center at Catholic Charities in Har…
10/21: Stanley Black & Decker's United Way Year of Caring Project at the YWCA
On Friday, October 21, volunteers from Stanley Black & Decker, a 2016 United Way Year of Caring Sterling Sponsor, helped clean up at the YWCA Hartford Region's early learning center in Har…
10/21: Otis Elevator's United Way Year of Caring Project in Simsbury
On Friday, October 21, volunteers from Otis Elevator, a 2016 United Way Year of Caring Sterling Sponsor, painted the exterior of an old school house and spruced up the grounds at Simsbury Hist…
10/18: WU Cocktails and Conversations: Savvy Networking
On Tuesday, October 18, more than 70 United Way Women United (WU) members and guests came together at the Connecticut Governor's Residence. Attendees networked and learned more about the work…
10/7: Travelers' United Way Year of Caring Project in Bloomfield
On Friday, October 7, volunteers from Travelers, a 2016 United Way Year of Caring Sterling Sponsor, sorted and packed donations at Foodshare's Food Distribution Center in Bloomfield. About Un…
10/7: Travelers' United Way Year of Caring Project at Keney Park
On Friday, October 7, volunteers from Travelers, a 2016 United Way Year of Caring Sterling Sponsor, cleaned up the trails and helped with other outdoor up-keep projects at Keney Park in Hartfo…
10/7: Travelers' United Way Year of Caring Project at Women's League
On Friday, October 7, volunteers from Travelers, a 2016 United Way Year of Caring Sterling Sponsor, helped facilitate early childhood education activities with classrooms at Women's League Chi…
10/7: Travelers United Way Year of Caring Project with Hartford Marathon Foundation
On Friday, October 7, volunteers from Travelers, a 2016 United Way Year of Caring Sterling Sponsor, filled thousands of water bottles at Bushnell Park for the Eversource Hartford Marathon. Ab…
10/4: Emerging Leaders Society Cheers to Five Years
Our United Way Emerging Leaders Society (ELS) kicked off their 5th anniversary on Tuesday, October 4 by celebrating the work they've done together and looked ahead to the future. Current and p…
