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  The votes are in! Sherkaan Indian Street Food has officially been named the winner of United Way of Greater New Haven’s inaugural Espresso Martini Showdown! The spirited competition, sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Haven Beer Company, raised an impressive $9,200 to fuel programs that…

  Would you be surprised to learn that many of the cans of beans and corn available in our local food pantries comes from FEMA funding? Or that, thanks in part to FEMA, our local shelters can provide a safe and warm place to sleep during the winter? There is more to the work of FEMA than providing…

  Valentine’s Day seems like the right time to share what is in our hearts and minds: we love our neighbors.   And because we love our neighbors, we are reaffirming our unwavering commitment to building a community where everyone is valued, and everyone has access to the resources and…

CLICK HERE TO READ FOOD HARDSHIP IN HAMDEN   "Everyone in Hamden will have access to nutritious and affordable food regardless of income, race, culture, ethnicity, age, gender, or ZIP code through an informed, coordinated response to hunger in our community." Hamden Food Security Task Force…

SCHOOL BREAK GROCERIES Saturday, December 21, 2024, 10 AM - 12 PM In partnership with Beulah Heights, Cathedral of High Praise, CT Foodshare, New Haven Public Schools, Loaves and Fishes, the NICE Center, and Witness to Hunger, United Way will be distributing groceries at four sites across New Haven…

  There have been multiple instances in my life when I’ve gotten unwelcome news. Times when things felt overwhelming. Situations in which the very thing I did not want to happen did, in fact, happen.    And while those instances have varied—from medical test results, to job outcomes, to national…

KIRA'S STORY Driven by the need for safety after escaping domestic violence in Virginia, Kira and her three children returned to her hometown of New Haven. They moved in with Kira’s sister, who has four children of her own. While the kids loved being with their cousins and Kira appreciated the…

  SAMANTHA'S STORY Samantha was raised by her adopted mother from the age of 2 years old. After experiencing conflict at home, she found herself homeless at the age of 16. To pursue a better life, she moved from Massachusetts to New Haven into the home of her future mother-in-law. After the move,…

  We celebrated a big milestone in our family recently: my son graduated from high school.  It was an exciting day with lots of emotions, including me getting teary when I heard the first notes of Pomp and Circumstance.     As I was reflecting on all the factors that helped prepare my son for high…

Real Lives. Real Change. Meet Jacqueline Torres, PLTI Class of '24  Jacqueline Torres joined United Way’s inaugural class of young parents and child caregivers completing the Parent Leadership Training Institute, a 20-week course featuring weekly training by a broad range of experts in media,…