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ONWARD860

At United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, we are co-creating a better future for the 860 region. The Onward860 approach aligns partners to end poverty; leverages our collective expertise to deepen impact; connects people with resources and opportunities to make a difference; and, transforms the future with game-changing solutions.

 

Together, we can create an equitable community where everyone can succeed. Join us by making a contribution to the United Way Community Campaign.

CLOSE GAPS. CREATE OPPORTUNITIES.

CHILD LITERACY

Create opportunities for children to improve their literacy skills helps them achieve developmental and academic milestones.

LIFE Expectancy

Creating opportunities for everyone to have access to health care and healthy environments is crucial to reducing poor health outcomes.

WAGES

Closing gaps between wages and the basic cost of living helps people achieve financial security.

HOUSING

Closing gaps in affordable housing ensures local children, adults and families have a safe, secure place to call home.

United Way Community Campaign Results

United Way understands our community’s toughest challenges. And every day, we find the best way to bring people together to solve the issues that matter most. When you give directly to United Way, you’re making a difference for local children and families.

percent of students enrolled in United Way Readers improve their literacy skills, setting them up for success in school and beyond.

households received no-cost tax preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which resulted in nearly $28 million in refunds returned to families.

Community Partners

When you give to United Way, you support our Community Partners. Your dollars are pooled with thousands of others to support programs and initiatives that are monitored by experienced volunteers. They ensure that dollars are well-spent to produce real results, and that effective management, governance and financial accountability standards are upheld. Giving to United Way makes it easy for you to make a difference in the community where you live and work.

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