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United Way connects people with resources and opportunities to make a difference. United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut's rich history of over one century of service to our community provides a solid foundation – and reputation – for strong connections to help people throughout the 860 region thrive. For 100 years and beyond, United Way has proudly connected partners across sectors together to tackle tough issues and create transformational change, so everyone succeeds. UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT | COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT 2024 | 13 Velcro Fabric Pop Up Display 10' Straight Shape 2 Please send artwork with CMYK color mode with resolution 150 dpi. Be sure to flatten all images, outline all text and save as PDF or JPG Safe Zone: 113" x 85.5" (W x H) Front 10" x 85.5" (W x H) Side Bleed Zone: 145" x 89.5" (W x H) Front Right PLEASE DELETE THIS LAYER BEFORE SAVING THE 100 YEAR HISTORY OF UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL AND NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT 1963 - 2008 ONWARD860 1973 UNITED WAY OF GREATER HARTFORD Following a national movement to use a consistent name, the Greater Hartford Community Chest becomes United Way of Greater Hartford. Dale Gray becomes the third President in United Way's history. 1977 DALE GRAY NAMED PRESIDENT 1979 UNITED WAY OF THE CAPITAL AREA United Ways in the 40 town region enter into affiliate agreements. Governor William O'Neill declares October United Way Month, citing United Way as "the largest voluntary human service effort in Connecticut". 1982 UNITED WAY MONTH UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING United Way Day of Caring is established, offering corporate and community groups opportunities to volunteer where they live and work. 1991 1999 NEW STRATEGIES AND INITIATIVES United Way moves to outcome-based grant-making, introducing logic models and tracking program outcomes. We shift to a collective impact framework and launch initiatives, such as Every Child Succeeds, which introduces a new classroom management model to schools in Hartford, New Britain and Windham. This work increases academic engagement and helps children do better in school. Dale Gray retires and George Bahamonde becomes the fourth president in United Way's history. 1994 GEORGE BAHAMONDE NAMED PRESIDENT 2008 WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford is founded. This funders collaborative, managed by United Way, addresses the talent needs of regional employers and career prospects of job seekers. This innovative approach to workforce development receives national attention and helps thousands of people access job training and obtain quality jobs with opportunities for advancement. George Bahamonde, President of United Way, passes away. Susan B. Dunn is named the first female President and CEO. 2006 SUSAN B. DUNN NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO UNITED WAY OF GREATER HARTFORD DALE GRAY NAMED PRESIDENT UNITED WAY OF THE CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY MONTH UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING NEW STRATEGIES AND INITIATIVES GEORGE BAHAMONDE NAMED PRESIDENT WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS SUSAN B. DUNN NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO Following a national movement to use a consistent name, the Greater Hartford Community Chest becomes United Way of Greater Hartford. United Ways in the 40 town region enter into affiliate agreements. United Way Day of Caring is established, offering corporate and community groups opportunities to volunteer where they live and work. United Way moves to outcome- based grant -making, introducing logic models and tracking program outcomes. We shift to a collective impact framework and launch initiatives, such as Every Child Succeeds, which introduces a new classroom management model to schools in Hartford, New Britain and Windham. This work increases academic engagement and helps children do better in school. Workforce Solutions Collaborative of Metro Hartford is founded. This funders collaborative, managed by United Way, addresses the talent needs of regional employers and career prospects of job seekers. This innovative approach to workforce development receives national attention and helps thousands of people access job training and obtain quality jobs with opportunities for advancement. Dale Gray becomes the third President in United Way's history. Governor William O'Neill declares October United Way Month, citing United Way as "the largest voluntary human service effort in Connecticut". Dale Gray retires and George Bahamonde becomes the fourth president in United Way's history. George Bahamonde, President of United Way, passes away. Susan B. Dunn is named the first female President and CEO.