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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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…
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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;…
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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…
Thursday, April 21, 2022
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…
Monday, April 18, 2022
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…
Monday, February 28, 2022
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…
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
NEW HAVEN — United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH) and local partners came together on Tuesday, February 22, to feed 1,200 New Haven Public School (NHPS) families.
UWGNH coordinated this collaborative partnership with NHPS, the Coordinated Food Access Network (CFAN) pantry partners, and CT Food…
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
United Way of Greater New Haven is excited to officially launch Read Across America 2022! Every year, we invite volunteers and community members to help build local students’ love for literacy during this week-long celebration of reading.
This year on February 28th - March 4th*, volunteers will…
Monday, January 31, 2022
EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM (EFSP) FUNDING APPLICATION CLOSED - FEBRUARY 25, 2022
United Way of Greater New Haven will administer two Phases of federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). New Haven County was granted the following awards to be allocated in its…
Monday, January 24, 2022
2022 Virtual Legislative Breakfast
Wednesday, February 2 - 9:00am-10:00am
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The Greater New Haven Regional Alliance to End Homelessness will host a virtual meeting to share legislative priorities this session for ending homelessness in our region.
Housing insecurity affects…