(203)757-9855 | 123 Bank Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, CT | www.unitedwaygw.org Mission We mobilize financial and volunteer resources and convene partners to address the needs of our community and to invest in approaches that measurably improve the community conditions for all. Company Overview Established in 1942, United Way of Greater Waterbury envisions a community in which people achieve their potential because basic needs are met, quality education is accessible, and income stability is achieved. Description United Way's focus on three fundamental issues - education, income stability and basic needs - provides tremendous opportunities to elevate our community. United Way of Greater Waterbury is targeting human and financial resources in these areas in order to deliver immediate relief while also creating long-lasting changes that will prevent problems from happening in the first place.
United Way of Greater Waterbury的外部链接
100 North Elm Street, 2nd Floor
US，CT，Waterbury，06702
Why we had held a Homeless Prevention Retreat with our partners today to continue to address the challenges, but with fresh bold new ideas.
In 2023, a record 653,000 people experienced homelessness in the U.S. That’s a 12 percent increase from the year before. Homelessness in America is a growing problem that requires compassion and empathy to solve. What steps is your organization taking to address this complex issue?
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Today, two out of every five families across every zip code in Connecticut are struggling to keep a roof over their heads, put food on the table and cover the basics for their children. This stress on parents grows stronger day after day. Meanwhile, our state government expects record-breaking revenue surpluses for the next several years. It's time for action! Governor Ned Lamont nneeds to hear from you to ensure a refundable CT Child Tax Credit is included in his next budget proposal. Tell him why this is critical for YOU. Tell Governor Lamont that giving families back more of their hard-earned income will: - Drive Economic Mobility: A CT Child Tax Credit benefits 75% of families raising children. Reducing their taxes immediately relieves stress and helps them build financial stability. - Boost our Economy: Families reliably spend tax credits on basics that their household urgently needs. Moody's Analytics consistently projects a significant return on investment. - Reduce Child Poverty: Child Tax Credits are a proven solution to lift families out of poverty, providing critical stability for our children and communities. - Promote Equity: A fully refundable Child Tax Credit reaches low-income families, helping to close longstanding racial and income disparities. https://lnkd.in/eBNJDJhq
We're we've been...where we're going...watch for our fresh bold new look! Kristen Jacoby Susan Fournier Jered Bruzas Logan Smith Kay (Karen) Mello Renee Young Adrienne Parkmond Mark Casey Grant Copeland Marysia Walker Nadia Baz Brian Kelley Joe Gugliotti Scott Largay Linda Zukauskas Jeff Juliard Joe Connolly Jon Crane Don Cullen Joan Huwiler Nicole M. Alison Skratt Susan Sprano Stephanie Valickis Lauresha Xhihani Christian A. Yanarella Katelyn Grey #UnitedisTheWay
Celebrating hitting 1,000 followers on LinkedIn! Thank you each and everyone of you for engaging with us to elevate our community! #UnitedIsTheWay Kristen Jacoby Glenn McCabe Susan Fournier Jered Bruzas Logan Smith Renee Young Kay (Karen) Mello Rebecca Williams Linda Zukauskas Mark Casey Adrienne Parkmond Yarixa Lopez David Ferraro
Though wages for the lowest paid jobs have risen across the country at the fastest rate in four decades, the number of households struggling to get by in Connecticut grew by more than 10,000 from 2021 to 2022. As a result, a total of 563,512 households or 39% were living paycheck to paycheck, according to a new Update from United Way of Connecticut and its research partner United For ALICE. ? United Way's ALICE in the Crosscurrents: An Update on Financial Hardship in Connecticut shows that while wages were increasing, so too were costs. For a family of four with an infant and a preschooler, the basic costs to live and work in Connecticut, excluding tax credits, rose from $106,632 in 2021 to $113,520 a year later. Compounding the issue in 2022 was the loss of up to $15,000 in federal child tax credits and stimulus payments that this family had access to in 2021. ? Download the latest ALICE Update! https://lnkd.in/eW5cX-Sv Kristen Jacoby Jered Bruzas Renee Young Kay (Karen) Mello Logan Smith Yarixa Lopez
Helping the helpers - thank you to our partners who joined us for our United Way of Greater Waterbury Partner Agency Forum, where we came together to support and strengthen our frontline providers. In today’s challenging environment, many of our nonprofit workers are not only delivering essential services but also navigating personal challenges themselves. We delved into ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) within the nonprofit sector, highlighting the impact it has on those who serve our community. Additionally, participants had an opportunity to learn more about essential self-care practices and engage in a transformative mindfulness session designed to help us stay grounded and resilient in our work. American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter Boys & Girls Club of Greater Waterbury Brian Gibbons Homeless Outreach Center for Human Development Hang Time The Housing Collective Park Central (Formerly known as Girls Inc of Western CT) Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury StayWell Health Center Wellmore Behavioral Health Greater Waterbury YMCA Renee Young Kay (Karen) Mello Jered Bruzas Kristen Jacoby Yarixa Lopez
Happy to join The Salvation Army - Waterbury, CT for their annual kettle kickoff event this evening (R-L) Renee Young United Way Senior Manager of Community Impact, Laura Batista, SA Social Services Manager Regina Suggs, SA Housing Specialist Kristen Jacoby Jered Bruzas Yarixa Lopez Susan Fournier
Listening to those with lived experiences is essential to understanding the real needs of people facing or experiencing homelessness. Recently, the United Way Community Impact Team set out to deepen our understanding of homeless prevention by hearing directly from individuals impacted. When asked, "What would you do to help prevent #homelessness?" one participant shared, “We need more programs to help people before they reach the point of homelessness. More consistent case management support could prevent situations like eviction from happening.” Preventing homelessness ends homelessness! #UnitedWay #CommunityImpact #HomelessPrevention #HousingSupport #basicneeds #financialstability Yarixa Lopez Kay (Karen) Mello Renee Young Jered Bruzas