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Event / Jan 1, 1970

860Gives

On March 31 – April 2, 2026, 860Gives powered by United Way Central and Northeastern Connecticut is bringing our community together for a transformative event: 48 hours to change lives across 56 Connecticut towns.

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News / Mar 2, 2026

Donald Allan, Jr. Named United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s Community Service Award; Women’s League Receives the Inaugural Onward860 Champion Award

Hartford, Conn. (March 2, 2026) — Donald Allan, Jr., Executive Chair of Stanley Black & Decker, was honored with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s 2025 Community Service Award, its highest volunteer honor. In addition, Women’s League Child Development Center received the inaugural Onward860 Champion Award. Both recognitions were presented at United Way’s Leadership…

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News / Feb 24, 2026

Irene Bassock is Named Chair of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s Board of Directors

The organization also announced new members appointed to its Board. Hartford, CT (Feb. 24, 2026) – United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is pleased to announce that Irene Bassock has been named Chair of its Board of Directors. Bassock is a partner at Cohen & Buckmann, P.C. Law Firm and has more than 30…

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Publication / Jan 28, 2026

2025 United Way Impact Report

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News / Jan 15, 2026

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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