Get Involved

Join the LIVE UNITED Movement

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

However you choose to Get Involved with United Way, you make a direct impact in the lives of local children and families. Together, we’re finding the best way to support local children and families.

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Give

When you give to United Way every dollar you donate makes a direct impact. You can make a one-time donation to our Campaign, join a Giving Society or even leave a Legacy Gift.

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Advocate

United Way is creating lasting change in our local community. Can we count on you to join us? Change doesn’t happen unless we all work together.

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Volunteer

We mobilize individuals in central and northeastern Connecticut to take action on the causes they care about through volunteerism.

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For Companies

United Way is able to meet your workplace’s philanthropic needs. When you and your colleagues join to give, advocate and volunteer through United Way, together we find the best way to support youth success, economic mobility and access to health and basic needs for local children and families. As a United Way, we value your help and seek to build timeless friendships and relationships.

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For Nonprofits

United Way was founded on the principle that no one organization can fix our deepest challenges alone. We foster collaborative action between nonprofit and corporate partners, government leaders and anyone interested in giving time, skills or money to make a difference. As a United Way, we value relationships with other effective nonprofits and seek to build mutual partnerships.

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Join our Membership Groups

 Constitution Society

Constitution Society

Our Leadership Investors, give $1,000 or more annually to the United Way Campaign. They invest in an array of nonprofit organizations that they care about, including our United Way. Members of these exclusive groups come from diverse neighborhoods, backgrounds and careers, using their generosity and expertise to create real, lasting change in the lives of children and families.

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 Tocqueville Society

Tocqueville Society

Our Tocqueville Society members give $10,000 or more to the United Way Campaign. They invest in an array of nonprofit organizations that they care about, including our United Way. Members of these exclusive groups come from diverse neighborhoods, backgrounds and careers, using their generosity and expertise to create real, lasting change in the lives of children and families.

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 Women United

Women United

Globally, Women United members are ‘leading the charge and inspiring change’ to strengthen women and families. Locally, Women United is committed to increasing economic mobility through membership and special event proceeds.

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 Emerging Leaders Society

Emerging Leaders Society

Connect Leaders. Cultivate Relationships. Change Our Community. Members represent a new generation of leaders committed to positive community change with an emphasis on youth success. You’re invited to Do Something BIG!

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Upcoming Events

Event

FOX61 and United Way 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 the education sector in Connecticut.

Apr 11, 2024

Centennial Gala

Power of the Purse

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