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United Way Launches Women's Leadership Council

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut launched a Women’s Leadership Council Oct. 20, announcing plans to implement financial education programs at one of the Hartford Community Schools.

Summer Food Programs for Kids - Be an Advocate!

The Enfield Summer Food Service Program at Saint Patrick’s Parish – also known as The Lunch Bunch – received some great press from the Hartford Courant this Sunday. Columnist Susan Campbell visited the program in late July and made summer food programs the subject of her most recent column. It’s a great example of how we can use our voices to advocate for community change.

Governor Signs Bill to Help Children During Downturns

On Thursday, July 14, Governor Jodi Rell signed House Bill #5360, An Act Concerning Children in the Recession. The new law creates a broad, multi-agency team to respond to the special needs of children caught up in economic crises like the recent recession. Connecticut is the first state in the nation to establish such a comprehensive system for meeting the needs of children affected by economic crises. 

Enfield Summer Food Program, Statewide Need Featured in Hartford Courant

An article in today's Hartford Courant discusses the need for summer food programs for children in our state and how the Enfield Summer Food Service Program - also known as The Lunch Bunch - is helping. Click here to read the full story.

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There Are Many Ways To Be Heard

Anyone can champion the cause. Whether you’re speaking out to improve education, income and health, reaching out to members of Congress, or wearing the LIVE UNITED shirt and inviting your friends to join the cause, you can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow.

So go ahead and advocate in a LIVE UNITED world. Do it in public. Be visible. Be loud.

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