It’s more than just one thing.
UNITED WAY AND YOU United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut (UWCNCT) engages people and organizations to give, advocate and volunteer to solve community problems for the benefit of all. We all win when children succeed in school, families are financially secure, and basic needs are met. United, you and UWCNCT create the measureable, lasting change that produces a healthier community. HOW YOU’RE HELPING: Gifts directed to United Way help improve lives and change local community conditions by focusing on: Education
Financial Security
Health
Basic Needs
Children succeed academically and in life.
Families becomce financially secure.
Individuals are healthier.
Everyone has food, shelter and essential services.
School readiness
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Adult literacy
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Academic achievement
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Financial education
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Youth leadership skills
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Parent education and support
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WHAT REAL
CHANGE
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Prevention, treatment and research
Improving access to income supports
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Home healthcare services
Training and job placement support
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Mental health services
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Information and referral
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Food, clothing, and shelter Disaster preparedness and response Intellectual disability services
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In the past year, gifts made to United Way Community Investment enabled UWCNCT to mobilize more than 2,500 VOLUNTEERS, help more than 5,100 YOUTH improve skills needed for academic success, put more than $27.5 MILLION back in the pockets of 10,400 LOCAL TAXPAYERS, and connect nearly 4,000 PEOPLE with the financial resouces needed to get ahead.
No other single organization has the scope, expertise and influence to bring together service providers, schools, government, businesses, private foundations and dedicated volunteers around a common vision of creating positive change to achieve long-lasting results. Please GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER. That’s what it truly means to LIVE UNITED.