STRONGER TOGETHER: STRATEGIC ALLIANCE EXPANDS
COMMUNITY IMPACT ACROSS CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
L
ast year, United Way of Central
and Northeastern Connecticut and
United Way of West Central Connecticut
jointly announced a new strategic alliance
designed to enhance community impact,
streamline operations, and expand services
across the region. The collaboration marked a
significant step forward in aligning resources
and expertise to unite the 860 region and create
a greater impact for individuals and families,
while preserving the unique strengths and
community connections of each organization.
With this new alliance, United Way continues
to build on its community engagement
model which now includes a newly formed
United Way of West Central Regional Advisory
Board, along with the Windham Region
United Way Regional Advisory Board,
United Way of New Britain and Berlin
Regional Advisory Board and the
United Way of North Central
Connecticut
Regional Advisory
Board. These
boards are made
up of cross-sector
local volunteers
focused on
community
impact and input.
The staff also grew, as all team members
from United Way of West Central
Connecticut were offered positions
contributing to community impact across
the entire service area.
"We are thrilled to form this alliance
built on a foundation of shared purpose,
complementary strengths, and a strong
history of collaboration," said Eric Harrison,
President and CEO of United Way of Central
and Northeastern Connecticut. "By aligning
operations and combining resources, we will
be better positioned to increase our impact in
early childhood education, financial stability
and homelessness while creating operational
efficiencies and strengthening our collective
voice across the 860 region. This is a win for the
communities we serve and our entire United Way
network," added Harrison.
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United Way
of Central
and Northeastern
Connecticut now serves
one- third of the state's
population across 56
cities and towns.
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