United Way Northwest Connecticut

08/24/2026

Lights, Camera, ACTION - Our 2026/2027 Campaign Kickoff Breakfast is next week!! Purchase your tickets now. Don't miss out on the informative, fun, and delicious event.
https://givebutter.com/campaign-kickoff-breakfast-zxkq4f

08/21/2026

Thank you to Jim and Sandy Thibault for holding a food drive at their summer get together for Stock the Shelves. We are so grateful for everyone's donations and support. Together we are helping to fight food insecurity.

08/17/2026

This summer our Women United group is hosting cooking classes at YMCA Camp M.O.E. For our third session we enlisted the help of local caterer Charlene Dutka. The campers created "Mini Pancakes" with some delicious toppings. Campers prepared blueberries & bananas, measured and mixed the ingredients, and spooned them onto the griddle. At the end, each camper selected toppings and took their tasty creation in a to-go box. We have one more session coming up this week. Stay tuned for the results of our "No-Bake Cheesecakes"!!

08/17/2026

Volunteers are still needed for our upcoming "Week of Caring". We are supporting our local partner agencies by assisting them with improvement projects to their facilities. Plus - you will receive one of these awesome T-shirts for your efforts!! A little "muscle" goes a long way!! Help us help your community!!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444AFA629A7FDC61-64728052-week
Please share!!

08/12/2026

Time is running out to purchase your tickets!! Join us next Thursday for a fun night with delicious BBQ from Zach & Lou’s BBQ!
Purchase tickets here: https://givebutter.com/comedy-night-uwnwct

08/06/2026

Beginning August 4th, the Department of Social Services has partnered with the state’s Community Action Agencies (CAA) to distribute the one-time $300 grocery card to those who have lost their SNAP benefits due to federal work rules eligibility changes. For more information:

Connecticut Community Action Agencies Connecticut’s nine Community Action Agencies (CAAs) continually strive to address the causes and conditions of poverty. Through the identification and removal of social and economic barriers, the mobilization of community resources, advocacy, and the provision...

08/03/2026

Many hands make light work!!
Join us during our "Week of Caring" as we support our partner agencies. A variety of projects, dates, and times are available during the week of August 24th-28th. There's a job for anyone willing to give of their time and talents. Be part of the solution, volunteer for "Week of Caring". Please feel free to share with friends!
Thank you.
*outdoor projects may be subject to inclement weather changes
Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444AFA629A7FDC61-64728052-week #/

07/29/2026

Help us "Raise Some Dough" - tomorrow at our local Torrington Panera Bread. Use code FUND4U on the app, at the checkout kiosk, or through online ordering. Thank You.

07/28/2026

✨ **Laugh. Sip. Savor. Support Your Community.** ✨

Join us for an unforgettable evening at **Bourbon, Beer & BBQ – A Comedy Night Benefiting United Way of Northwest Connecticut!**

🎤 Live Comedy
🥃 Bourbon Tastings
🍺 Beer Tastings from Norbrook Farm Brewery
🍖 Delicious BBQ Dinner
🍻 1/2 OFF one glass of beer or bourbon

📅 **Thursday, August 20, 2026**
🕠 **5:30 PM**
📍 **Market Street Creatives**
100 Lawton Street, Torrington, CT

Every ticket helps support United Way's work to improve lives across Northwest Connecticut. Bring your friends, enjoy a night of great food, drinks, and laughter, and make a real impact in our community.

🎟️ **Tickets are $75 each.**

Get your tickets today: https://givebutter.com/comedy-night-uwnwct

07/28/2026

Women United continued our YMCA Camp M.O.E cooking classes during Session 2 last week. Thank you to Vinny's Restaurant & Pizzeria for assisting us in purchasing their delicious dough and sauce. The campers made "Antipasto Skewers" and "Individual Salad Pizzas".