Frequently Asked Questions
Our vision is a Greater New Haven where all children are nurtured, all families are thriving, and all community members have opportunities to reach their full potential.
United Way of Greater New Haven changes systems and communities for the better. Our work helps more people access healthy food and housing, provides children with support to thrive, and builds a path to financial security.
When you give, you make an immediate difference in your neighbor’s lives and invest in the lasting strength of our community. Your donation supports our efforts to help every community member thrive. There are a number of convenient, meaningful ways to give. Learn more.
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Visit our volunteer page to see current opportunities and learn more about getting involved.
United Way’s programs serve residents in 12 towns: Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, West Haven, and Woodbridge.
Yes - every donation to United Way of Greater New Haven will contribute to our impact in our 12-town region.
United Way’s program investments are made by a group of volunteer experts representing a cross-section of greater New Haven. These volunteers annually evaluate various community programs and make recommendations to the United Way Board of Directors regarding the strategies, partnerships, and roles that enable United Way to respond to community needs and change community conditions.
These volunteers bring community knowledge, content expertise, and strategic thinking skills to help United Way develop and execute its community agenda, make funding recommendations, and evaluate results.
Yes, on our giving page, you can select the impact area of your choice.
Although many people find payroll deduction to be the most convenient way to donate, you can make your donation by check, cash or credit card. Just complete the pledge form by selecting the payment method and give it to your United Way campaign coordinator.
You may also send a pledge form and check in a sealed envelope to: United Way of Greater New Haven, 370 James Street, Suite 403, New Haven, CT 06513. Please note it is for your company’s United Way campaign.
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Absolutely! United Way of Greater New Haven is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, an IRS-qualified public charity. Therefore, all gifts to United Way are tax-deductible under IRS regulations.
Our Federal Tax ID# or EIN is 06-0646761.