With the help of United Way of Greater New Haven, Andretia was able to find an apartment after losing her housing while her teenage son was fighting…
When you’re a teen mom, there are a lot of people telling you what you can’t accomplish. Emerald realized that if she wanted to build the kind of…
Prior to the pandemic, Quanella, mom of four, provided for her family through a steady job. However, as per diem employee, she was one of the first…
Lanaysia
United Way creates connections and helps people like Lanaysia find stability and balance so that they can dream of a better future.
Lanaysia…
Meet the voices from our 2021 Campaign Video who tell their own stories of how United Way has made a difference in their lives.
Each and every member…
This year, Day of Caring will take up an entire week of community service and volunteer activities! Whether you’re interested in rolling up your…
July 9, 2021
What an amazing success! During Week of Action, volunteers rolled up their sleeves to create a stronger local food system through…
We can all play a role in ending homelessness. As a family leaves shelter and enters a new home, they need supplies to make it a home of their own.…
Can a parenting framework called Circle of Security-Parenting help teachers better manage their classrooms? United Way and a growing number of…
Jamir
In the early Spring, 22-year-old Jamir found herself homeless after a family conflict. She called 2-1-1 and was able to get into Beth-El Center…
Ralph
Ralph gets up before the sun rises. His alarm goes off at 4:30 in the morning so that he can catch the bus and make the hour-long trek across…
Santos
Santos Colon from West Haven has found his purpose.
Returning home after incarceration took some adjusting, but learning new skills in the…