United Way’s Onward860 Strategic Vision

At United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, we are co-creating a brighter future for our region. Today, nearly 40 percent of households in our community are unable to make ends meet – this includes people living in working and extreme poverty. United Way is on a mission to rally people, resources and voices to end poverty in all its forms by reducing disparities in child literacy, wages, life expectancy and housing.

Our approach involves:

Aligning community, corporate, government and philanthropic partners to end poverty

Leveraging our 100 years of expertise, experience, data, community voice and resources to deepen impact

Connecting people with resources and opportunities to make a difference

Transforming the future with game-changing solutions

Through these efforts, we can revolutionize and strengthen our region. With insight and awareness about our communities—their challenges, aspirations and vision—we can collaborate to make systemic change to improve them. We cannot do this work without you. Now is the time to come together and take action to bring about bold change. Will you join us? Together, we will close gaps and create opportunities to succeed. Together, we are United to End Poverty.

“We need to do whatever it’s going to take.”

Jim shares his story about his decades-long service to United Way and why he said “yes” to serving as Community Campaign Chair.

“You can’t be for us without us.”

Hartford’s Young Legends reduce barriers for young adults seeking quality employment with family sustaining wages.

“Whatever it’s going to take, let’s make it happen.”

From growing up in working poverty, to becoming a philanthropic leader, Irene is passionate about advocating for local children, adults and families.