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During this holiday season, we are thankful for all those who give their time, talent, and treasure to United Way of West Central Connecticut.
We truly could not do what we do for the community without our donors
and volunteers – we are a volunteer driven organization through our
Board of Directors and working committees, who help ensure that every dollar donated is invested wisely in our community, making it a great place
to work, learn, live, and play.
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UWWCC works to create
long-lasting community change by addressing the underlying causes of the most significant local issues. Common focus areas include helping children and youth achieve their potential, promoting financial stability and independence, and improving people’s health. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of problems. Join us!
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Your donation will make an impact in Bristol, Burlington,
Plainville, and Plymouth (Terryville). Donate now!
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Please join us in welcoming Sarah Mitchell, our new Resource Development Coordinator!
Sarah Mitchell is the new Resource Development Coordinator of United Way West Central CT. Most recently serving as Development Associate with Chrysalis Center, a private social service nonprofit which serves Connecticut, Sarah oversaw special events, community engagement, volunteers, and fundraising. She brings a wide range of fundraising and development expertise having worked with the Bristol Board of Education, Bridges Healthcare in Milford, as well as the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford.
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Sarah received her Master of Arts in Public History from Central Connecticut State University with a focus on museum administration and philanthropy. She currently serves on The Carousel Museum’s board as President and Chair of the Special Events and Marketing. Additionally, Sarah co-founded the all-volunteer group, Dames For Soldiers, which is dedicated to supporting veteran’s and their families throughout Connecticut since 2015. | |
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Members of the West Central CT Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) were honored at the Connecticut Legislative Office Building recently! Congratulations to all!
Click here for more info
Photo left to right: Donna Koser - West Central CT Parent Leadership Coordinator, Danielle Deschaine; Class of 2020, Sean and Siripone Gilmore; Class of 2021, Catalina Martinez; Class of 2020, Vijayalakshmi Sivasankar; Class of 2020, Donna Osuch; Class of 2021 and Lori Theriault; Class of 2020
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The Bristol Early Childhood Alliance held its 4th Annual “Polar Express” event in partnership with the Bristol Public Library and the Bristol School Readiness Council. Bristol Walmart sponsored cookies and hot cocoa for nearly 250 attendees. Area scouts were in attendance to assist with helping Santa and helping with refreshments!
For more information, please go to the Making Bristol Better page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MakingBristolBetter
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Joy of Sharing Holiday Toy Collection | |
Thank you to ALL who helped make Joy of Sharing Toys 2022 the most successful ever! We EXCEEDED our goal and collected nearly 3,000 toys, which enabled us to fill all the requests from 26 local organizations, schools and agencies, and some last minute requests, too. Much appreciation to our donors for Living United, and for making it a merrier Christmas for children in the communities we serve: BARC - Bristol Adult Resource Center Inc., Yard Zone, Tracy - Driscoll Insurance & Financial Services, Gail York, Beth Hill, Bristol Child Development Center, Inc, DACRUZ Manufacturing, Computer Development Systems, Inc., Jan Palin, Mike Gallotta of Holcim, Bethel New England Church, HW Green Co Inc., Bristol Eastern High School, West Hill PTO, Kennedy and Joe Ward, Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc., Linden Street School, Jamie Telke, Hometown Foundation Inc., Deb Niles Pelletier, April Stone, Katie M., MaryBeth and Todd Tessier, Debra Achilli, Dayle Laurendeau Galligan, Kyra Kowaleski-Pham, Joyce Aubin Kasputis, A.J. DeLorenzo Towers Elderly Housing, Jan Palin, Laurie Wojnarowski, Linda Andrighetti, Miss Forestville~Bristol Scholarship Organization, Paula Corrao, Phyllis Worhunsky, Maureen Pilewski, Bristol CT Senior Center, Norma Meiselman, St. Paul Catholic High School, Susan Casey, Punny Peeps and Lisa Ayotte, Kathy Troccola, Torrington Savings Bank, M&T Bank, Bristol Housing Authority, Mary Lynn Gagnon, Moore Eye Care, Laura Minor, Whitt Betts, Barnes Group Inc., Ed Henry, Classic coils, Christian G. Contreras, Total Mechanical Systems, Central CT Chambers of Commerce, Family Roots Produce Market, LAMA Bristol, Heavenly Smoke Bbq, Plainville Girl Scout Troop 66045, and Wanita Parent. | |
Looking to contribute meaningfully in 2023? Volunteer with our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program! | | | | |
