United Way of Connecticut

06/05/2026

We're hiring and have a number of positions open! Join us? Go to https://www.ctunitedway.org/careers/ to learn more!

06/05/2026

Today is

This year’s focus is climate action—because the choices we make today shape our future.

Take one step: reduce, reuse, rethink. Together, we can protect our planet.

06/05/2026

Funding Opportunity for Non-Foodshare Connecticut Food Pantries

United Way of Connecticut is partnering with the CT Department of Social Services to provide funding to food pantries not affiliated with the Connecticut Foodshare Network.

Eligible organizations can apply for funding to help provide free food to their communities.

Applications are now open and will be reviewed on a rolling basis through November 30, 2026

👉 Apply here: https://ctunitedway.submittable.com/submit

Key eligibility requirements include:
• Operating a food pantry serving the general public in Connecticut for at least 12 months
• Not part of the CT Foodshare Agency Network
• 501c3 in good standing or municipality-run
• Ability to document annual food purchase costs
• Listed in 211 CT (or sign-up within 30 days of award)

Learn more: ctunitedway.org/foodpantry

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06/04/2026

Last month we co-hosted a webinar with the CT Department of Social Services about important updates to SNAP and Medicaid benefits. If you are a provider and missed it, no worries! You can catch up on everything here:

Learn from our experts in Connecticut about how we can work togethe...

06/04/2026

Looking for recreational, arts or youth enrichment programs?
Visit: https://uwc.211ct.org/categorysearch/youth-2/ and click on Recreation to explore local options.

06/03/2026

With the launch of 988, Connecticut, along with nine other states, sees an 18% drop in su***de rates among young people! Thanks to NBC Connecticut, you can learn more here:

There’s nearly a 20% drop in reported su***des in Connecticut among young people as easily accessible lifelines are available.

06/02/2026

“I will never forget the night a mother and her young teen daughter arrived from a warm southern state on one of the coldest days of winter, with nothing but the clothes on their backs during a cold weather activation,” shares one of our 211 Crisis Contact Specialist. “They were freezing, hungry, exhausted and carrying the weight of survival on their shoulders."

Find out what happened next as we celebrate 50 years of 211 answering the call here: https://unitedwayinc.org/211ct50/

06/02/2026

Did you know we play a leading role in child care? 211 Child Care connects families with providers and summer camps – and connects providers to the information, business support and training they need to succeed!

We've got you covered: https://www.211childcare.org

06/01/2026

The 211 Navigator is an online tool that instantly screens for eligibility for various State and federal benefit programs. During these challenging economic times, it’s nice to know that the 211 Navigator provides an up-to-date resource that can help Connecticut’s residents get connected to the benefits they need. https://www.211navigator.org/

06/01/2026

Pride Month is a reminder that everyone deserves support and a place to belong. Together, we can build communities where diversity is celebrated and everyone belongs.