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Enjoy networking and local fare while hearing directly from local leaders about the different ways you can partner with United Way to achieve your personal, professional and community goals. JOIN US! Learn More! UNITED WE READ United WE READ is a campaign dedicated to providing the tools and resources for young children to read at grade-level by the end of the third grade brought to you by United Way and its partners. LEARN MORE A Special Message from the President and CEO View the Letter Enjoy networking and local fare while hearing directly from local leaders about the different ways you can partner with United Way to achieve your personal, professional and community goals. JOIN US! Learn More!

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United Way puts your contribution to work, achieving real results that directly impact local children and families.

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Our Mission

To engage and bring together people and resources committed to the well-being of children and families in our community.

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Why United Way

We bring people and organizations together to do more than any of us can do on our own.

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Our Team

When we work together, we find the
best way to support local children and families.

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The Challenge is Real

United Way understands our community’s toughest
challenges. And every day, we find the best way to
bring people together to solve the issues that matter
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UNITED TO DO SOMETHING BIG

Together, we’re finding the best way with our partners, community leaders, donors and volunteers.

Youth Success

Make sure children are ready for school, stay on track and graduate on time prepared for college or career.

Access to Health

Promote access to quality health care and wellness opportunities for children and families.

Economic Mobility

Help people learn financial skills and qualify for good-paying jobs with opportunities for advancement.

Basic Needs

Help people who are going through tough times get the assistance they need, such as food and shelter.

Poverty Ends with Sustainable Wages “United Way has empowered me.” Educators saw Victor's potential and helped connect him with a United Way-supported workforce development initiative. Read More
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POVERTY ENDS WITH CHILD LITERACY "To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required" For more than a decade now, Julia Brinson, a Women United member, started Read More
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Poverty Ends With Stable Housing "United Way Was There For Me" In 2023, Cassandra experienced her second house fire in seven months. She and her son Read More
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Meet Eric "Together, we are United to End Poverty." United Way is ready — partnering across public, private, nonprofit, municipal and school district Read More
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Meet Maria “It’s time for us to pay it forward.” María shares her journey to financial security and why she advocates for policies Read More
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Day of Action

North Hartford Ascend Community Resource Fair provides residents with access to essential services and support.

Apr 08, 2026

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ImpaCT Awards

FOX61 and United Way are joining forces to recognize and honor individuals, groups and organizations who make a significant contribution to health care, housing, financial empowerment and/or education in Connecticut.

Mar 25, 2026

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Golf

United Way is hosting the 52nd Anniversary Golf Tournament, with proceeds benefitting United Way-supported initiatives that help end poverty across the 860 region.

Nov 05, 2025

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