Mission
THE UNITED WAY WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH AND STRATEGICALLY INVESTS IN COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO HELP SOLVE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS. THE UNITED WAY PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, CONVENES AND FACILITIES COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS AND INITIATIVES ON PRIORITY ISSUES. THE UNITED WAY PROVIDES STAFF LEADERSHIP AND SERVES AS FIDUCIARY FOR SEVERAL PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDING THE GREATER WATERBURY CAMPERSHIP PROGRAM WHICH ENABLES CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP AND BRIDGE TO SUCCESS, A CRADLE TO CAREER INITIATIVE. THE UNITED WAY ALSO TAKES A LEAD ROLE IN FOOD INSECURITY INITIATIVES SUCH AS HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND STOCK THE PANTRY.