United Way of Western Connecticut

United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) helps residents across Northern Fairfield and Southern Litchfield Countie by focusing on the vital building blocks for a good life: Education, Income and Health. Our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the power of caring communities to solve complex problems that affect us all. We are committed to ensuring that every child enters school ready to learn, every family is financially stable, and every community we serve is healthy and strong.

UWWC is particularly focused on a population that we’ve identified as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) in our communities. A United Way report published in November 2014 revealed that in Connecticut, 1 in 4 households have earnings above the Federal Poverty Level but below a basic cost-of-living threshold. Combined with those who are struggling below poverty level, 35% of all households in CT are experiencing financial hardship. By leveraging the collective power of the community, we are focused on creating an environment where individuals and families are self-sufficient and can achieve financial independence. For more information about United Way of Western Connecticut, please visit: www.uwwesternct.org