Volunteer With Us
Join us for our biggest volunteer event of the year, Read Across America! Each year, we work with hundreds of volunteers to read to school-aged children throughout the Greater New Haven region. We partner with schools in Branford, Guilford, Hamden, New Haven, North Haven, Orange, and West Haven to inspire a love of reading at an early age. Volunteer readers are still needed in Branford and Guilford.
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Espresso Martini Showdown
The Espresso Martini Showdown is back, and this year we’re shaking things up with even more flavor, energy, and friendly competition. Last year’s champions, Sherkaan Indian Street Food, are returning to defend their title, joined by two additional returning favorites and a lineup of exciting new restaurant contenders. With fresh talent joining the mix, the stakes, and the bragging rights, are higher than ever.
Whether you’re coming to sip, cheer on your favorite competitors, or enjoy a fun night out, we can’t wait to welcome you back. Space is limited, and last year’s event sold out quickly, so we encourage you to grab your tickets early.
Trike Race to End Hunger
May 13 | Southern Connecticut State University
The 4th Annual Trike Race to End Hunger is back! Join us for a silly event for a seriously good cause. Gather your team for a relay race of fun, excitement and competition.
On Thursday, May 13, teams of adults riding child-sized tricycles will compete in a fun-filled relay race. Fans, business leaders, and other community members will show their support for United Way's work to tackle hunger in our region. While enjoying the event, help our neighbors have the food they need so they can go from surviving to thriving.
Learn More About 30|30
30|30 is a powerful 90-minute virtual experience that immerses you in the daily realities of a family working hard to meet their basic needs.
Across the Greater New Haven region, 43% of households are struggling to afford necessities such as housing, food, childcare, and health care, even though they may work multiple jobs. Join United Way of Greater New Haven for an eye-opening journey into the daily challenges of families working to get by.
This session is especially designed for those considering bringing the 30|30 Experience to their workplace, organization, or community group. Leaders are encouraged to attend to explore how this experience could benefit their teams. Individuals not affiliated with a group are also invited to participate.
Commemorating 50 Years of 211 in Connecticut
On February 11, we joined United Ways from around the state to celebrate 50 years of 211 in Connecticut and the official proclamation from Governor Lamont declaring February 11 211 day! We are delighted to celebrate the additional funding 211 received from the state to ensure our neighbors needs are met.
United is the Way
2024-2025 Community Report
No matter the challenges our community faces, we can make a bigger impact together rather than alone. United is the Way we come together in times of need - it's the way we tackle complex problems like poverty, hunger, and homelessness.