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.
Financial Stability Investments and Partnerships
TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR UNDER-EMPLOYED & UNEMPLOYED YOUTH & ADULTS
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
Greater Waterbury Reentry Welcome Center