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United Way gears up to help less fortunate
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER It is hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, and Christmas is just a little over one month away. So it is that time to think about helping others...
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Youths prove themselves via United Way board
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Not only does the United Way of West Central Connecticut offer adults ways to get involved and volunteer, its Youth Board allows teenagers to be part of an organization...
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United Way: Advocating for what you believe in
By DONNA OSUCH UNITED WAY OF WEST CENTRAL CT To advocate is to support or speak in favor of something. When you advocate for United Way, you show your support for the common good. You let people know...
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United Way: The Importance of Volunteerism
By DONNA OSUCH UNITED WAY Lend your muscle. Find your voice. Give an hour. Give a Saturday. Each of us has special talents, things we can do to help. Put your talents to work for your community....
View ArticleUnited Way offers tax return assistance
Want to know how you can get your taxes done for free… with no hidden fees or strings attached? United Way of West Central Connecticut will again be hosting a free tax preparation site for individuals...
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United Way salutes communities’ movers and ‘Builders’
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Every year, the United Way of West Central Connecticut hosts its annual Community Builders’ reception to honor its volunteers who dedicate their time and energy into the...
View ArticleImagine Nation closed May 16 for Day of Caring spruce up
The United Way of West Central Connecticut, serving the communities of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville and Plymouth, will celebrate its 23rd Annual Day of Caring on Friday, May 16. This annual...
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Rain fails to halt acts of caring
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Despite the intermittent rainfall last Friday, volunteers from all over the area worked hard at giving back to their local community for the 23rd annual Day of Caring....
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United Way seeks community’s help with Adopt-A-Child; 538 children signed up
Sorting through donations for the United Way of West Central Connecticut’s Adopt-A-Child program. The first day of school can be a tough time for needy children whose parents cannot afford a nice...
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United Way collecting letters of intent for non-profit funding
United Way of West Central Connecticut (UWWCC) will begin accepting letters of intent for its 2015-2018 funding cycle. Any non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that serves the communities of Bristol,...
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Plainville student to be honored by United Way
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut30 Laurel St., Hartford, CT 06106Tel: (860) 493-6800www.ctunitedway.org Middle School of Plainville student Dale Neyra has been selected to receive...
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United Way presents Joy of Sharing
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut30 Laurel St., Hartford, CT 06106Tel: (860) 493-6800www.ctunitedway.org The United Way of West Central Connecticut has presented Joy of Sharing, a...
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And the check goes to…
Last Thursday, the Main Street Community Foundation held their annual event for the women and girls fund. The organization distributed over $53,000 in grants to 18 local organizations to improve the...
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United Way leads initiative to combat soothe maternal depression
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Extensive crying, feelings of hopelessness, and feeling anxious for no apparent reason are just a few symptoms of maternal depression that many women may not expect...
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TRIAD to offer program to help seniors feel safe
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER With the holiday season just around the corner, senior citizens may become victims of a scam, including identity theft or financial exploitation. On Nov. 19, the West...
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Kids in the Middle learn to be on the front line of the community
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER When seventh graders Morgan Desjardins and Ariana Arpin entered Chippens Hill Middle School, they felt inspired to join a program that would give them an opportunity to...
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United Way group needs 1,000 more donations for Re-Gifting Program
The Young Professionals for United Way and Webster Bank are still in need of over 1,000 donations of unused items for Bristol’s Annual Re-Gifting Program. This popular program allows children in...
View ArticleYoung Professionals host 5th annual Winter Wine Gala Dec. 4
The Young Professionals for United Way is hosting the 5th annual Winter Wine Gala Powered by Xfinity! on Friday, Dec. 4. The event will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Chippanee Country Club, located...
View ArticleDonations need for Adopt-A-Child program; collected Aug. 14, 15
The United Way of West Central Connecticut launched Adopt–A–Child Back to School Program in 1999, helping 30 children. It has continued this program each year and it has grown to over 500 children...
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Plainville student to be honored by United Way
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut30 Laurel St., Hartford, CT 06106Tel: (860) 493-6800www.ctunitedway.org Middle School of Plainville student Dale Neyra has been selected to receive...
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