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United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s Eric Harrison Named Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain, Inc.’s 2026 Reverend Leon Howard Sullivan Award Honoree
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is pleased to announce that its President and CEO, Eric Harrison, has been selected to receive the highest honor given by Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain, Inc. (OIC of New Britain) – the Reverend Leon Howard Sullivan Award.
THE Commercial Real Estate and Building Industry, United Way Break Fundraising Record at 6th Annual Building Foundations Breakfast
THE Commercial Real Estate and Building Industry in Greater Hartford and United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut today announced that they raised a record-breaking amount of nearly $667K at their 6th Annual Building Foundations Breakfast on Thursday, April 30, presented by Liberty Bank and Trammell Crow Residential.
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Announces New Members of Its Board of Directors
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut has announced the new members of its Board of Directors.
United Way and FOX61 Seek Nominations for the 4th Annual ImpaCT Awards
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and FOX61 announced nominations are officially open to the public for the 4th Annual ImpaCT Awards.
Eric Harrison Named 2026 Power 50 Player by Hartford Business Journal
United Way is thrilled to recognize the selection of its President and CEO, Eric Harrison, as a 2026 honoree of Hartford Business Journal’s Power 50 Players.
Donald Allan, Jr. Named United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s Community Service Award; Women’s League Receives the Inaugural Onward860 Champion Award
Donald Allan, Jr., Executive Chair of Stanley Black & Decker, was honored with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s 2025 Community Service Award, its highest volunteer honor. In addition, Women’s League Child Development Center received the inaugural Onward860 Champion Award.
Irene Bassock is Named Chair of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s Board of Directors
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is pleased to announce that Irene Bassock has been named Chair of its Board of Directors.
Travelers’ Andy Bessette Named 2026 Jeffrey Digel Award Honoree Ahead of THE Commercial Real Estate and Building Industry Breakfast: Building Foundations Presented by Liberty Bank
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut announced that Andy Bessette, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Travelers, will receive the 2026 Jeffrey Digel Award, a recognition created and awarded by the commercial real estate and building industry at its Building Foundations Breakfast in April.
United Way and FOX61 Announce the 3rd Annual ImpaCT Award Winners
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and FOX61 honored individuals, organizations and companies who are making a significant contribution to health care, housing, financial empowerment and education in Connecticut at the 3rd Annual ImpaCT Awards ceremony.
Hartford Opportunity Youth Collaborative Receives $1.2 Million to Support Education and Employment Programming
The City of Hartford, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the United Way of Central and Northeastern CT, and the Aspen Institute are investing more than $1.2 million to implement the Hartford Opportunity Youth Collaborative’s two-year plan to support education and employment programming.
United Way Deploys $2.76 Million to Drive Collective Action to End Poverty
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut will invest $2.76 million to end poverty in the 860 region this year.
Barbara Dalio Named 2025 George Bahamonde Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and FOX61 announced that Barbara Dalio, Founder and CEO of Dalio Education, will receive the 2025 George Bahamonde Lifetime Achievement Award.
Hartford Courant Names United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut a Winner of the 2025 Top Workplaces Award for Second Consecutive Year
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, for the second consecutive year, has been awarded a 2025 Top Workplaces honor for The Capital Region, Northeastern, Southeastern and Lower CT River Valley Planning Regions by Hartford Courant.
United Way and FOX61 Announce 2025 ImpaCT Award Finalists
“United Way is proud to recognize people, companies and organizations who are taking action to create change in our communities. This year we received a record-breaking 200 nominations, and we applaud the inspiring work of each nominee – particularly our finalists,” shared Eric Harrison, President and CEO, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut.
United Way’s Free Resource Fair Serves 2,000 Area Children as Summer Draws to a Close
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut hosted a free resource fair for local young children and families as part of its quarterly 860Cares activations.
New United Way Strategic Alliance Expands Community Impact Across Central Connecticut
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and United Way of West Central Connecticut jointly announced a new strategic alliance designed to enhance community impact, streamline operations, and expand services across the region.
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is the Official Impact Partner of Hartford City Football Club
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is proud to announce a new partnership with Hartford City Football Club as the club’s Official Impact Partner.
United Way and FOX61 Seek Nominations for the Third Annual ImpaCT Awards
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and FOX61 invite the public to recognize those who make a significant contribution to health care, housing, financial empowerment and education in Connecticut through the ImpaCT Awards.
2025 Power of the Purse Pulitzer Prize-winning Keynote Speaker to Explore Poverty
The 14th Annual United Way Women United Power of the Purse Luncheon and Silent Auction presented by Hartford HealthCare is a powerful event for networking, philanthropy and connection – all in support of ending poverty in the community by closing financial gaps for local women and families.
United Way Volunteers Read to more than 4,000 Students in East Hartford, New Britain and Hartford on Read Across America Day
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut mobilized nearly 200 volunteers from more than 40 different companies to read to 4,200 local students on Read Across America Day, an annual event that promotes the joy of reading to young children.