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From October 17th – October 20th, United Way of Greater New Haven will be hosting our annual Week of Caring! This year, Week of Caring is dedicated to coming together to show our support for families and individuals going through the shelter system and waiting to find a permanent place to live.…

Applications due FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 by 3:00pm EST August 12, 2022 I. Context:  In anticipation of funding from the CT Department of Housing (DOH) for Coordinated Entry Staffing, United Way of Greater New Haven is issuing a Request for Qualifications to secure qualified agencies to provide…

August 5, 2022 - United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH) awarded $185,000 in grants to 11 existing workforce programs that would help them recruit, retain, and place job seekers from underserved communities into good paying jobs. The grants, ranging between $5,000 and $30,000, give existing…

Temperatures aren’t the only thing on the rise this summer! With the increased costs of housing, food, and transportation, families are doing their back-to-school shopping on a tighter budget than ever. For families experiencing homelessness, equipping their kids with the supplies they need to…

June 21, 2022 – Supporters of United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH) gathered for a celebration on a beautiful warm evening last Wednesday, June 15th, to honor individuals and partner organizations that have gone above and beyond in uplifting UWGNH’s work.   The Legacy Award recognized Chrysta…

June 1, 2022 - United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH) awarded $225,000 in grants to 26 youth agencies in the second year of its Summer Youth Fund. Funded agencies will focus on enhancing their summer programming by providing young people with safe, in-person interactions with their peers;…

This year we are calling on volunteers like you to help us promote a more robust food system throughout Greater New Haven. During Week of Action, we will be working with partners across the region to host a community dinner, expand access to community garden resources, collect healthy multicultural…

NEW HAVEN — This Tuesday, April 19, United Way of Greater New Haven collaborated with local community organizations to distribute over 1500 meals to New Haven public school families across 4 sites. This collaboration, in partnership with NHPS, the Coordinated Food Access Network (CFAN) pantry…

United Way of Greater New Haven’s Summer Youth Fund 2022 application is now open! The goal of the Summer Youth Fund is to help meet the learning and relationship needs of all students – from the most disengaged, to those who are engaged but need additional support. Eligible youth organizations must…

NEW HAVEN – United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH) and local volunteers gathered to kick off a week-long celebration of reading on Friday, February 25. Jennifer Heath, UWGNH President & CEO, United Way staff, and local community volunteers came together to sort and pack 680 books for local…