Tax season is upon us, and this year it brings good news for the lower-income working families of Connecticut. The federal Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, put more than $13.6 million back into the pockets of Connecticut residents last year, and this year families will receive an added boost from our new state EITC. United Way and its partners are playing an integral role by helping to ensure that our hardworking neighbors claim the credits for which they qualify - and even get their taxes done for free.

Attention Women! Give Yourself the Power to Prosper

The Money Conference for Women is a FREE financial conference, hosted by YWCA Hartford Region focusing on money management, investment strategies and retirement planning for women of all ages, economic backgrounds and levels of financial knowledge. The program is designed to address the special challenges women face in their work and personal lives.

On the August 2011 edition of United Way's Community Connections radio show, aired live on Saturday, August 27, 2011, we learned how partnerships among businesses, nonprofits, schools and government are helping young people explore local career opportunities and set goals for a brighter future.  

United Way has been holding "community conversations" across our region to learn about our neighbors' aspirations for the communities they live in. We're especially interested to hear your views on financial stability...what does it take for a family to be financially stable in our region? What stands in the way of financial stability, and how can we help?

A partnership of several local human service organizations, businesses and a municipal department is proud to announce the second annual “Lunch Bunch” free summer lunch program in Enfield.

The Lunch Bunch is open to all children 18 years of age and younger. Its goal is to provide nutritious lunches during the months when free and reduced price school lunches are not available, helping lower-income parents make the most of their limited budgets.

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.

Avon United Way and Canton United Way have joined forces to serve their respective towns as a single entity known as Avon-Canton United Way. Their decision to merge was approved by the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut board of directors at its June meeting.

Children and youth up to age 18 can receive free lunches this summer, thanks to a collaboration among United Way of North Central Connecticut, local nonprofit organizations and government.

Beginning June 28th and running through August 27th, The Lunch Bunch will offer free lunches at Saint Patrick’s Church Hall at 64 Pearl Street in Thompsonville, Monday through Friday from noon to 1:00 p.m. Any child or young person 18 or under may attend, and there is no need to register to participate. In addition to lunch, a fun activity will be offered after the meal.