United News February 2019

United Way Worldwide Named to Fast Company’s List of The World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2019

United Way represents a powerful network with a global brand but a local focus. That’s why we’re proud to announce that United Way Worldwide recently earned a number five ranking on Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2019 in the Not-For-Profit category

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We Stand With ALICE

Connecticut United Ways, the Commission on Women, Children and Seniors and the Commission on Equity and Opportunity sponsored a legislative forum February 25 on financial hardship. The forum focused on the immediate needs of ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and strategies to help families achieve financial security.

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Champions for ALICE

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut honored United Way Champions for ALICE at its Community Campaign Celebration. The awards recognized local workplaces and individuals that have helped support programs, initiatives and services that make a direct impact for ALICE households.

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut honored United Way Champions for ALICE at its Community Campaign Celebration. The awards recognized local workplaces and individuals that have helped support programs, initiatives and services that make a direct impact for ALICE households.

IN HARTFORD:

• The United Technologies Corporation family of companies received the Greatest Overall Impact Award.
• Webster Bank was recognized for Outstanding Overall Campaign.
• Aetna and Travelers were honored for Outstanding Volunteer Mobilization.
• Eric Galvin, ConnectiCare, received Outstanding Individual Contributor. Margie Craig, Whittlesey; and,
• Kevin Kelley and Janet Paulhus, Eversource, were recognized as Outstanding Coordinators.

IN NEW BRITAIN:

• Comcast Corporation, Eversource and Stanley Black & Decker were honored as Pace Setters.
• Okay Industries was recognized for the Greatest Participation Rate in an Employee Campaign.
• Paulette Fox, Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain, was awarded Best Individual Contributor.

IN WINDHAM:

• Windham Public Schools received the Best Overall Workplace Campaign Award.
• Eastern Connecticut State University was recognized for Best Volunteer Mobilization.
• The Town of Windham was honored as Best New Workplace Campaign.

Read Across America Day

Reading at grade level by the start of 4th grade is a key milestone to future academic success and one of our community goals. One way we help children succeed is by engaging volunteers, schools and community partners in promoting children reading and loving books, especially within the years of kindergarten to third grade. On Read Across America Day, March 1st, we recruited 180 United Way volunteers to spend the morning in classrooms reaching nearly 3,500 children in East Hartford, Hartford and New Britain.

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94th Annual Meeting and Presentation of the 2018 Community Service Award – March 26, 2019

5:30-8:00 p.m. | Spotlight Theatres | Hartford, CT

This year we’re recognizing Karen Perham-Lippman with our highest honor, the Community Service Award, given in memory of Dr. Frederick G. Adams for his service to our community.

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United Way Emerging Leaders Society’s Boogie for Books – April 27, 2019

7:00-11:00 p.m. | Chrysalis Center | Hartford, CT

Proceeds from Boogie for Books will support Summer Smarts, a United Way initiative that provides summer learning and nutrition programs to more than 3,000 local children.

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United Way Women United Power of the Purse Luncheon and Silent Auction – June 13, 2019

11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Connecticut Convention Center | Hartford, CT

Presented by TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, event proceeds will support financial stability programs that make a measurable difference in the lives of women and families.

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