About Us
One donation to the United Way of Southington supports Seventeen local agencies.
Our Mission
To facilitate a community-wide collaboration so that funds can be raised and assistance provided to organizations involved in human service programs in Southington, Milldale, Marion & Plantsville.
Our History
We trace our heritage back to 1926, when 15 volunteers in Southington signed a charter forming the Southington Community Chest. In that first year alone, $7,300 was raised to fund three local organizations: Southington Red Cross, The Salvation Army (which we continue to fund today) and the Public Health Association.
In 1975 the name was changed to the United Way of Southington—but the focus remains the same: Local volunteers continue to raise money to be used right here in Southington and the surrounding communities. Our assistance touches one of every four residents.
Our Family
There are now 16 independent United Ways in Connecticut, and 1,300 national and worldwide agencies. Overall, the goal is to effect long-lasting community change by addressing the underlying causes of the most significant local issues. At United Way of Southington we endeavor to help children achieve their potential, promote financial stability of local families, and improve health, healthcare and welfare for all.
To accomplish these goals we bring together people from all across the community spectrum—government, business, faith groups, nonprofits, labor and ordinary citizens–to tackle these issues head-on and make whatever changes we can for success.
Who We Fund
Please click here for a list of United Way of Southington funding recipients. These organizations represent the best of the best in terms of their goals, who they help, and the ways in which they provide support. It is a broad range of organizations covering everything from aging and child guidance to legal services and literacy—and many others in between.
We utilize a strict reporting process to monitor progress of the charities we support.
Programs
2-1-1 Info-line is Connecticut’s free information service, enabling you to reach knowledgeable, multilingual staffers who can provide the important telephone numbers, websites and referrals you need for help in a crisis. Please click here to go directly to our 2-1-1 Info-line website.
The Southington Emergency Fuel Bank assists local residents in danger of having no heat or electricity through circumstances beyond their control. It is a service operated in conjunction with other Southington community services.
Take Action
It is essential not only to donate money, but also to take action by becoming a volunteer and to continually advocate for a better community and a better tomorrow. Progress does not happen in a vacuum; we are all in this together. So please give the gift of you. Click on these links for more information.
Ways to Give
Giving through United Way of Southington is the best way to invest in your community. When you provide funds through United Way workplace giving, you can direct your tax deductible donation—regardless of the town in which you work—to the United Way of Southington, to help your local family, friends and neighbors. Please click here for more information on how to set up or participate in United Way workplace giving.
You can also donate by mail, fax, or online. Simply click on these links for more information.