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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
NEW HAVEN TUTORING INITIATIVE 2023
Reading and math are skills that are essential to children's success in education, future careers and life. To ensure that children who face academic challenges have the opportunity to get the focused attention and guidance they need as they navigate their…

Monday, May 22, 2023
We are excited to announce Week of Action is back! During Week of Action, we invite you to participate in volunteer events aimed at making an impact on the lives of individuals and families facing hunger. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in our community by addressing food insecurity!
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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…

Friday, April 14, 2023
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…

Friday, January 27, 2023
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…

Thursday, January 26, 2023
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…

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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…

Thursday, December 22, 2022
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…

Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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…

Monday, December 5, 2022
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…