How Your Dollars Make a Difference Hello
Meet Jamie.
Jamie is a child who wants to succeed. All he needs are opportunities. Last year, through generous gifts directly to our United Way...
To get Jamie started on his path to success, he was one of 2,500 children in quality, United Way-supported early childhood education programs who gained skills needed to succeed in kindergarten.
Jamie is assigned a United Way Reader. He is now reading above grade level putting him on track to graduate high school on time and succeed in life.
Connecting Families with Opportunities
volunteer United Way Readers read one-on-one with students in Enfield, Hartford and New Britain, for a total of hours of reading.
A good education is essential to getting a good job. An income that can cover today’s needs and save for tomorrow solidifies a family’s foundation. Good health helps children succeed at school and enables adults to be productive at work. It’s all CONNECTED.
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Jamie attends the after-school program offered at his school while his parents are still at work.
1,500
3,200
Nearly youth in after-school programs improved their academic performance.
Jamie’s parents participated in a local program, providing them with better career skills.
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Jamie’s family receives a tax refund and is connected to other financial resources.
people improved career skills through training and workforce development programs.
On-time high school graduation means a healthier, well-trained and skilled workforce.
11,000 taxpayers in central and northeastern
Connecticut received free tax preparation, resulting in
$28.4 million in federal refunds and credits. Access to healthy foods at home helps Jamie focus on his schoolwork.
26,000
More than people received basic food assistance.
United Way 2-1-1 is one way people get access to immediate emergency assistance such as food and shelter.
Jamie graduates high school on time with the skills needed to succeed in college and career.
4,600 youth improved skills, such as study skills, needed for success in school and life.
Education, financial security and health, the building blocks for a stronger community. Jamie’s success benefits all of us.
United Way-supported programs and initiatives helped Jamie stay on track. Jamie is now more likely to do well in college, and find a good-paying job to support his bright future.
Lifting up thousands of “Jamies.” United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut mobilizes people and organizations to give, advocate and volunteer to help children succeed, ensure families are healthy and financially secure, and provide access to basic needs.
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We All Win!
United Way and our partners focus on providing children and families with opportunities for a better life. This includes hard-working ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) families who struggle to put food on the table and make ends meet every day. When ALICE succeeds, our entire community succeeds.
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The next Jamie begins his journey...
2015 UW Campaign