BECAUSE OF YOU United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut focuses on helping children succeed and ensuring families become financially secure with access to health services and basic needs such as food and shelter. United Way knows where the needs are within our communities. We find the best ways to bring people together to solve the issues that matter most. When you give to United Way we put your donation to use in a way that makes a difference.
HELPING CHILDREN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL •M ore than 2,900 children in quality early childhood education programs gained skills needed to succeed in kindergarten. •M ore than 230 children met one-on-one with their volunteer United Way Reader once a week, and 90 percent improved their literacy skills. •M ore than 1,000 United Way volunteers created literacy kits for nearly 3,200 children in our 40-town area. •4 ,000 children in after-school programs improved their academic performance. •M ore than 5,600 children improved skills needed for academic success.
ENSURING FAMILIES BECOME FINANCIALLY SECURE •M ore than 4,700 people were connected to income supports such as childcare assistance, rental subsidies, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to help them better make ends meet. •1 ,700 people improved career skills through training on computers, customer service, critical thinking and communication skills. •N early 800 people in United Way-supported job training programs were able to secure employment. •M ore than 12,000 taxpayers received tax assistance at no cost, resulting in $27.8 million in federal refunds and credits through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites and MyFreeTaxes. •1 00 percent of United Way Volunteer Budget Coaching participants improved their financial management skills while working to pay down debt, repair credit and reduce spending.
PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES AND BASIC NEEDS •M ore than 15,000 people received basic food assistance, and 2,200 received emergency shelter. •M ore than 4,000 people found safety/services related to abuse and domestic violence. •N early 1,000 people were assisted by disaster services in response to emergencies, such as a fire or flood. •M ore than 113,000 individuals in our 40-town region were connected to information and referrals through United Way 2-1-1.
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