You can help individuals connect with resources that increase their household income. When linked with training and employment opportunities, the unemployed or underemployed in our area obtain skills that can foster a career – and ultimately, kickstart their economic security.

$1,200,000+ in Federal Refunds

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteers in Greater Waterbury processed almost 1,000 tax returns in 2024, generating $1,200,000+ in Federal refunds to low-income households with an average refund over $1,000+ which they could use to help meet their basic needs.

Increasing financial stability through employment opportunities

The United Way's vision is for all Greater Waterbury residents to have adequate economic self-sufficiency for themselves and their families.

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Financial Stability Investments and Partnerships

TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR UNDER-EMPLOYED & UNEMPLOYED YOUTH & ADULTS

ABILITIES WITHOUT BOUNDRIES

Employment Support Expansion

HISPANIC COALITION OF GREATER WATERBURY

RIBA Aspira Career Academy, English as a Second Language Program

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL MISSION OF WATERBURY

Merriman Culinary Job Training Program

WATERBURY YOUTH SERVICES
Support for Self-Determination/POWER
 

TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCED WORKERS

CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Home Works Program

INCOME SUPPORTS FOR WORKING HOUSEHOLDS THAT FOSTER ECONOMIC SECURITY

ADVANCING CONNECTICUT TOGETHER, INC.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Financial Literacy

HIGHER HEIGHTS YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS, INC.

College Access Middle School Program

WEALTH GENERATION LEGACY, INC.

Personal Finance Does Matter

TRAINING FOR RETURNING CITIZENS AND THOSE PREVIOUSLY INCARCERATED

COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN ACTION

Greater Waterbury Reentry Welcome Center

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