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Highlighted
Programs
2003-2004
Specialized prevention programs that support and
advance the well being of (1) families with children or (2) the elderly
and disabled who need assistance in staying in their homes.
After School
Program
(203) 855-8765
Aims to reduce violence, drug abuse and unhealthy relationships
among students through peer mentoring, academic support, career
readiness and life skills training. |
$17,094 |
B.O.S.S. –
Bullies: Options and Safety Skills
(203) 853-0418
Workshop teaches Norwalk middle school
students how to recognize and respond to bullying behavior. |
$8,085 |
Child Advocacy
Collaborative
(203) 849-1111
Unites social service providers in Norwalk
and Wilton through information sharing, identification and advocacy
for common concerns.
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$24,255 |
Creating
Lasting Family Connections
(203) 227-7644
Expands parent training in communications,
relationship-building, and family management, and youth training in
communication, substance abuse and coping strategies.
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$3,927 |
Emphasizing
Family - Wilton
(203) 762-3381
Children
and their families learn skills to handle daily challenges like
bullying, resolving conflicts, managing priorities, and handling
stress and peer pressure.
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$18,018 |
Expanded Eating
Disorders Program
(203) 299-1315
Provides prevention and early intervention
services to children with eating disorders before symptoms become
life-threatening.
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$10,164 |
Norwalk
Afterschool Alliance
(203) 854-4000
Improves the quality and expands the quantity
of art enrichment opportunities for Norwalk middle school students
during out-of-school time.
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$6,006 |
Norwalk Housing
Authority Learning Centers
(203) 838-8471
Provides academically focused, award-winning
after-school programs at three of Norwalk’s housing projects.
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$45,276 |
Parent/Youth
Trauma Treatment Collaborative
Supports
implementation of new research-proven treatment for clients with
substance dependencies or behavioral issues which put them at risk for
abusing or neglecting their children.
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$20,097 |
School Based
Health Center Behavioral Health Services – Middle School Program
Extends prevention services for intermediate
level students to include onsite substance abuse counseling and
psychiatric counseling.
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$40,194 |
Science Based
Prevention Program
Prevention/education program for siblings of
adolescents in treatment for substance abuse who are at high risk
themselves of becoming abusers. Parenting component helps parents to
understand and children to avoid substance abuse.
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$10,164 |
Security
Deposit Assistance Program
Enables homeless and working poor families
who are in desperate need of housing to meet security deposit
requirements to obtain housing and receive support with managing their
finances.
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$7,161 |
Wilton After
Hours Program
Prevention program which provides high risk
youth the opportunity to participate in activities which help them
reach their potential academically, socially and emotionally.
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$10,164 |
Wilton Vision
2020
Funding for consulting and staffing services
to Vision 2020, a positive youth development initiative in Wilton.
Activities include completion and distribution of a directory of youth
services and activity coordination round tables for youth service
providers, and and training of adult volunteers to continue the
initiative.
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$5,544 |
Year Round
Grants Program
(203) 847-4576
Supports needs that arise during the year
related to United Way’s Priority Funding Areas
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$4,851 |
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Total
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$231,000 |
United Way
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Contact Us
United Way of
Norwalk & Wilton
182 Wolfpit Avenue
Norwalk, CT
06851-3436
P.O. Box 906
Norwalk, CT
06852-0906
P.O. Box 116
Wilton, CT
06897-0116
203-847-4576
203-847-4579 fax
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