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A permanent Child Tax Credit will make CT a state where families thrive By Jennifer Heath, President & CEO, United Way of Greater New Haven 4/24/2023 Governor Ned Lamont set an important goal for our state: making Connecticut the most family-friendly state in America. We agree that it’s time to…

United Way of Greater New Haven announces its Summer Youth Fund 2023 Awardees!  UWGNH facilitated its third year of the Summer Youth Fund grant to assist youth agencies in Greater New Haven in acquiring the resources needed to provide safe and meaningful experiences for young people as they learn…

SPREADING THE JOY OF READING After two years of virtual and hybrid events, United Way of Greater New Haven is happy to announce that Read Across America is back, fully in-person! This year, English and Spanish-speaking readers will read to students in grades pre-K through fifth from March 3rd…

During extended school vacations, like spring break, many food-insecure students in New Haven lose one of their primary sources of healthy meals. In order to alleviate the meals gap, United Way and other food provider partners* are hosting food distributions at multiple sites for New Haven students…

JOIN US: HAVING COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS  United Way of Greater New Haven is preparing to launch its 5th Equity Challenge with the theme, “Having Courageous Conversations.” Join us virtually on January 25th (3:30pm- 5:00pm) for a Challenge Kickoff Panel with local GNH leaders who will share their…

EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM (EFSP) FUNDING APPLICATION   United Way of Greater New Haven will administer one Phase of federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). New Haven County was granted the following award to be allocated in its jurisdiction: $454,639 in Phase 40…

DECEMBER FOOD DISTRIBUTION  Wednesday, December 28, 2022, 2 PM - 4 PM In partnership with Beulah Heights, Cathedral of High Praise, CT Foodshare, New Haven Public Schools, Loaves and Fishes, the NICE Center, and Witness to Hunger, United Way of Greater New Haven will be hosting four free food…

Make sure every child has a holiday to remember! Donate new baby & toddler toys and give joy to a local child Let's make sure every child has a holiday to remember! Donate unopened age-appropriate baby and toddler toys (ages 0-3) on Saturday, December 10, 12-4 PM at The Shops at Yale. Drop off…

A Turkey on Every Table! Volunteer and help families celebrate Thanksgiving with a delicious meal! While many of us will gather around tables surrounded by friends and families for Thanksgiving, some of our neighbors struggle to make ends meet…

Volunteers support families and individuals staying in shelters during United Way of Greater New Haven’s ‘Week of Caring’    Volunteers from United Way of Greater New Haven rolled up their sleeves to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness during a ‘Week of Caring’.  This year, the…