At United Way, we believe in the power of community and collaboration to create lasting change. Through the support of our partners, volunteers, and donors, we’re proud to share inspiring success stories from individuals and families whose lives have been positively impacted. These stories showcase the real difference that we can make together, turning challenges into opportunities and hope into action.
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UNITED WAY SUCCESS STORIES
Sabrina Kline
Before working with VITA for the first time a few years ago, Sabrina tried several different tax preparation services. She always felt she might get scammed, and never had a positive experience. “A lot of places are charging you an arm and six legs,” she said. “I tried one of those places you see waving…
Patricia Grenier
Patricia first started using VITA for free tax preparation several years ago after seeing an ad in the local paper. She was surprised that it was free, run by people who know what they are doing, and she qualified to receive support. Knowing she did not understand how to do her own taxes and wanting…
CLOSING GAPS AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES. DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION LIBRARY.
The challenge: Children are not achieving developmental or academic milestones and struggle with their literacy skills. The solution: Build home libraries by making Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library available for local families. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a no-cost subscription program that provides one book per month to local children from birth to age five….
CLOSING GAPS AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
The challenge: The cost of living in Connecticut has far outpaced wages. Adults are underemployed and struggling to make ends meet. The solution: Provide local adults with access to in-demand, meaningful jobs within companies in our region through quality training and education. When families earn more than just enough, they are more likely to be…
CLOSING GAPS AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES. FAMILY FINANCIAL STABILITY.
The challenge: The cost of living has far outpaced wages in Connecticut with more than one in three hardworking households struggling to make ends meet. The solution: Mobilize hundreds of IRS-certified volunteers to prepare and file federal and state tax returns for those eligible in our region to claim every tax credit and refund they…
Literacy Story of Success!
Nilka and her mom read together at least 20 minutes every day to help keep her on track academically, and her hard work is paying off! Visit unitedwayinc.org/united-for-children for helpful tips from the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. Nilka and her family are enrolled in a United Way-supported program at Boys & Girls Clubs. Together, we…
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