United Way of Coastal Fairfield County

$935,000 in Funding to Emergency Relief Providers

In response to the continued need in the community for basic need services such as food, shelter and emergency financial relief, United Way of Coastal Fairfield County in partnership with the GE Foundation is providing almost $1 million to support agencies providing those services. The Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund was created last year in response to the large number of individuals and families in our communities who saw their financial stability shaken by reductions in work hours and job loss. This year, United Way of Coastal Fairfield County was able to leverage the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Funds with additional funding through Connecticut’s TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) ARRA Emergency Contingency Fund program.

Young Leaders Breakfast With the Boss - Simon Moody of Millward Brown

Simon Moody, Executive Vice President of Millward Brown North America, hosted United Way of Coastal Fairfield County's Young Leaders "Breakfast With the Boss" series last week. Millward Brown is a world leader in global brand and communications research and the social gathering gave the Young Leaders the opportunity to spend time with Simon and two of Millward Brown's Senior Vice President's - Dana Lowe and Don Diforio.

United Way “Hits the Road” to Thank Fairfield Schools Campaigners

Holland Hill Principal Frank Arnone, Shirley Okerblom, Campaign Coordinator Marie Sacco, Merle Berke-Schlessel

Shirley Okerblom, Campaign Coordinator Sue Matturo, Merle Berke-Schlessel, Tomlinson Principal Connee Dawson

Chong Anderson, Donna Green, Shirley Okerblom, Gayle Attruia, Allyson Conca, Merle Berke-Schlessel, Headmaster Jim Coyne

United Way President/CEO Merle Berke-Schlessel, accompanied by Fairfield Schools Campaign Chairwoman Shirley Okerblom, took advantage of a beautiful day and “hit the road” in Fairfield recently. Their mission: to personally thank those who worked so hard to ensure the success of the Fairfield Schools Annual United Way Campaign. &nbsp

Rebuilding Neighborhoods after the tornado

United Way Partners with Red Cross to Help Relief Efforts

United Way of Coastal Fairfield County is supporting the disaster relief work being done to help the residents of Bridgeport, especially the hardest hit East Side. United Way will be working together with nonprofit organizations, businesses and neighborhood citizens to support the needs that unfold as it is determined what it will take to rebuild. Our hope is that the generous spirit of those in the area will be compelled to support the disaster relief efforts, but also to support the

Millward Brown Employees Make Gardens Grow in Bridgeport

120 Employees of Millward Brown volunteered to help create a Community Garden to be enjoyed by residents of Marina Village. The overwhelming feeling of the volunteers was that helping out in the community is a really rewarding experience. Volunteers found the experience to be completely different than their day to day activities at the global marketing firm. The employees were polled and they found that community engagement was top on the list of opportunities important to the company. Thanks to the collaboration of United Way,

Wi-mentor's End-Of-The-Year Celebration!

High school students, their family members, mentors, school liaisons, United Way staff, and supporters celebrated the success of 152 Mentor-Mentee Matches from Bridgeport and Stratford schools on Friday, June 11, 2010. For the third year in a row, Wi-mentor celebrated and honored participating students and mentors; the thousands of emails that were sent among participants; lessons learned about college and careers; graduating Seniors; and growing friendships at Testo's Restaurant, Bridgeport.

Wi-mentor Fun & Educational Trips

Life is good Store Features Young Leaders Society

Six Flags New England Holds United Way Fun Days

Six Flags New England is holding United Way Fun Days on Saturday, July 31st and Sunday, August 8th. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit the communities served through United Way of Coastal Fairfield County and other United Way's throughout the area. Click HERE for details on how to register and please be sure you check United Way of Coastal Fairfield County when you register! If you have any questions, please contact Donna Pfrommer at 203-339-6312.

RBS Volunteers in a Big Way for Bridgeport Rescue Mission

Erica, Christy, & Tifney brighten up the day.

Jannae & Liza from United Way's Steering Committee

Michael & daughter Jessica plant flowers to brighten up the mission.

Scott, Phil & Dennis work on furniture assembly.