History: United Way Fairfield County
Since 1940, the United Way has worked in Fairfield County to advance the common good by focusing on equitable opportunities to education, financial stability, and health. These are the building blocks for a good life - a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health.
Causes may come and go, but we are here for good.
The United Way of Fairfield County raises approximately $1.5 million annually working with a team of volunteers who share with fellow workers and friends in the community about the challenges to prosperity or even independence some face in Fairfield County.
United Way is the partner of choice for many individuals, agencies, corporations, and organizations who want to make a real impact in our community. With these partnerships, United Way can effectively advocate for Fairfield County’s most pressing difficulties accessing education, financial stability, and healthy living as well as leverage resources to make a measurable impact in the Fairfield County community.
Causes may come and go, but we are here for good.
The United Way of Fairfield County raises approximately $1.5 million annually working with a team of volunteers who share with fellow workers and friends in the community about the challenges to prosperity or even independence some face in Fairfield County.
United Way is the partner of choice for many individuals, agencies, corporations, and organizations who want to make a real impact in our community. With these partnerships, United Way can effectively advocate for Fairfield County’s most pressing difficulties accessing education, financial stability, and healthy living as well as leverage resources to make a measurable impact in the Fairfield County community.
History: United Way - National
For more than 135 years, we’ve been working to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities to advance the common good.
On October 16, 1887, in Denver, Colorado, a woman, a priest, two ministers, and a rabbi came together with a simple goal: to make their community a better place for everyone through cooperative action. Calling themselves the “Charity Organization Society,” they planned and coordinated local services and conducted a single fundraising campaign to support more than 20 local health and welfare agencies. That first fundraising campaign raised $21,700 (over $700,000 in today’s dollars) and ignited a movement that would become known as “Community Chest,” “United Fund,” and, by 1970, United Way.
More than 135 years later – true to our founding spirit – whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way is there. Like our founders, we take a cooperative approach to tackling the toughest challenges, actively listening and responding to local needs through the power of partnerships and collective action. And today, our reach across tens of thousands of communities means we can share innovations and scale impact to improve lives around the world.
From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, we’re working towards a future where every person in every community can thrive. Join us!
On October 16, 1887, in Denver, Colorado, a woman, a priest, two ministers, and a rabbi came together with a simple goal: to make their community a better place for everyone through cooperative action. Calling themselves the “Charity Organization Society,” they planned and coordinated local services and conducted a single fundraising campaign to support more than 20 local health and welfare agencies. That first fundraising campaign raised $21,700 (over $700,000 in today’s dollars) and ignited a movement that would become known as “Community Chest,” “United Fund,” and, by 1970, United Way.
More than 135 years later – true to our founding spirit – whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way is there. Like our founders, we take a cooperative approach to tackling the toughest challenges, actively listening and responding to local needs through the power of partnerships and collective action. And today, our reach across tens of thousands of communities means we can share innovations and scale impact to improve lives around the world.
From strengthening local resilience to advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security, we’re working towards a future where every person in every community can thrive. Join us!
