United Way is proud to be a Moonshot Moment partner. Reading proficiency by third grade is the most important predictor of high school graduation and career success.  Up until the third grade, children learn to read, but from that point forward, they are expected to read to learn.  Our School District has set a bold goal that 90% of students will be reading on grade level by the end of third grade in 2018.  The schools, however, can’t do it alone.

The entire community needs to work together to support this goal.

Learn more at www.moonshotmoment.org

 

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Support Newtown, Connecticut

United Way extends our most sincere condolences and prayers to all those families affected by the devastating events in Newtown/Sandy Hook, Connecticut. While the eyes of the world may be on Newtown/Sandy Hook, to several staff, volunteers and contributors, Newtown is home. We will stand with the community and everyone affected directly and indirectly by this tragic event as we face the days and weeks ahead.

United Way of Western Connecticut is committed to providing support and resources where and when they become identified and needed. As people from our area and beyond respond to this heartbreaking tragedy, they are turning to United Way looking for ways to help. In response, United Way of Western Connecticut in partnership with Newtown Savings Bank has created the 'Sandy Hook School Support Fund' that will be able to provide support services to the families and community that has been affected.

Contribute by Credit Card

Check donations may be mailed to:
Sandy Hook School Support Fund
c/o Newtown Savings Bank
39 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470

For questions about your check donation or donations within local Newtown Savings Bank branches, please call 800-461-0672.

To speak to someone at United Way, please call:

David Deschenes Director of Brand Management United Way of Western Connecticut Office: (203) 792-5330 x239

Isabel Almeida Executive Vice President of Marketing United Way of Western Connecticut Office: (203) 792-5330 x106

Thank you for your support