Connecticut VITA Coalitions Announce Free Tax Assistance Available
Households with annual income of up to $69,000 in 2025 qualify for no-cost tax preparation and filing. Hartford, Conn. (Jan. 15, 2026) – The 2026 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) campaign will begin on January 26 to offer free federal and state income tax preparation and filing for qualifying Connecticut residents, but residents can start today setting up their appointments. The announcement was made today by all…
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Read Across America Day
Join United Way and our partners for Read Across America Day. Volunteers will read aloud to a classroom of students in the 860 region to close literacy gaps and create opportunities for students to succeed in school and beyond.
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Travelers’ Andy Bessette Named 2026 Jeffrey Digel Award Honoree Ahead of THE Commercial Real Estate and Building Industry Breakfast: Building Foundations Presented by Liberty Bank
Hartford, Conn. (Dec. 11, 2025) — United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut today announced that Andy Bessette, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Travelers, will receive the 2026 Jeffrey Digel Award, a recognition created and awarded by the commercial real estate and building industry at its Building Foundations Breakfast in April. Annually, the commercial real estate and building industry has partnered with United Way on an event that raises awareness and funds to help prevent and…
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Connecticut United Ways Join Forces with State Representatives to Expand Grocery Assistance
Hartford, Conn. (December 9, 2025) – With nearly 58,000 families in Connecticut predicted to have lost significant SNAP benefits due to the permanent changes as a result of the federal H.R.1. bill signed into law on July 4, 2025, Connecticut United Ways, State Representative Jaime Foster and State Representative Jennifer Leeper announced a statewide grocery assistance initiative today. The support is available through grocery store gift cards distributed by local United Ways across the state. “Connecticut United Ways are a proven statewide partner…
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