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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United Way Activates Its Rapid Response Fund for Housing Assistance
Hartford, Conn. (November 19, 2025) – The United Way Rapid Response Fund has been activated to help people stay housed. In response to the continued increases in homelessness, the challenge that winter represents with high utility bills and the disruptions to food benefits, the organization is prepared to provide direct cash assistance to help people stay housed during the winter months. Through this effort, United Way will prevent and address homelessness…
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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.
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