About us
United is the way we create lasting change.
United Way of Connecticut helps the people of Connecticut thrive through trusted partnerships and innovative solutions.
We help people meet their needs for food, housing, health care, child care, child development, mental health support and crisis services – and we provide urgent support to Connecticut residents during natural disasters. We bring a comprehensive, compassionate approach to every request for help, and our reach across every zip code means we can create partnerships, share innovations and scale impact to improve lives in every community in Connecticut.
Daily contact with thousands of Connecticut residents allows us to identify trends about what our state needs and to advocate for solutions that build brighter futures for working families.
Whenever and wherever there is a need in our state, United Way of Connecticut answers the call.
Our Story
Since 1974, United Way of Connecticut has empowered residents and communities across the state through trusted partnerships and innovative solutions.
Leadership
Inspiring, seasoned professionals with a talent for building teams that identify needs and develop creative, responsive solutions.
Careers
Help Connecticut residents thrive – and enjoy competitive pay, outstanding benefits and a workplace culture designed to help you learn and grow.
Reports
We help CT residents connect the dots, empowering them to develop multi-faceted solutions to strengthen their households and communities.
CT United Ways
United is the way we join with local United Ways to guide CT residents to life-saving resources – and advocate for solutions to uplift households across the state.
UWCT is classified as an exempt organization under section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and further is classified as a public charity under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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