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January 13, 2014

New Year - New Website

New Website 
With the start of the new year, we want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and welcome you to our updated United Way website. Though we were the very first United Way in the state to have a website, we were in need of some modernization. Thanks to the generous support of the Raymond P. Lavietes Foundation, we have a completely new look, and we invite you to visit and provide feedback. The address is the same as always valleyunitedway.org.
Howe Avenue Fire Response

By now, you have read all about the terrible fire in Shelton  last week and the incredible job done by Echo Hose and the other first responders who literally saved the lives of so many people on a frigid winter night. All 28 people living in the building survived the ordeal thanks to the courage and skill of all the firefighters and other emergency personnel.

Echo Hose has gone over and above their duty by continuing to support those who have lost their homes. Many other individuals and groups have joined the effort including United Way. Click here to learn more about the effort and ways to help.

Youth Leaders Accepting Grant Applications

$2,000 Available

The Valley United Way Youth Leadership Program is in the process of conducting its annual allocations process and has identified areas of need for which it will consider allocation proposals. The group annually allocates $2,000 to benefit Valley agencies that support and meet the needs of youth in the Valley as identified by the members of the Youth Leadership Program. The Valley United Way Youth Leadership Program has decided to address the following areas of critical concern that are affecting youth today for this year's grants: road/driving rules, texting and driving, bullying, dating violence, after school youth programs and social media.

Grant applications are due by January 15.


Flynn Humanitarian Award

    

Flynn Valley United Way is now accepting nominations for the Charles H. Flynn Humanitarian Award, the Valley's oldest and most prestigious award for community service. The award will be presented at Valley United Way's Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner in April.You can learn more about the awards and past winners, and nominate someone for this year's award here.


Family Financial Series


During 2014, Valley United Way is continuing its periodic series of free workshops and seminars designed to help individuals and families with financial planning. United Way is partnering with leading experts in all areas of economic importance to provide the series.

Webster Bank logo The first program of the new year is especially timely in light of all the recent revelations about the breach in credit card security. This will be your opportunity to learn how to protect your privacy and avoid becoming a victim. Our good friends from Webster Bank will be on hand on January 21 at 5:30 at Valley United Way to conduct a Fraud Awareness & Prevention Seminar. The seminar is free, but you should register in advance by clicking here.

ion BANK will be next up on February 4, and we'll have information available on our website later this week.
 
Newtown Savings Bank Newtown Savings Bank is one of the sponsors for the programs.

 

Learn more about the entire series here.

In-person Assistance for Access Health CT
On Fridays, Valley United Way will continue hosting Maggie Sessa, In Person Assister with Access Health CT, to help people with the new health insurance plans being offered through Access Health CT. Maggie is an RN working with Community Outreach & Parish Nursing at Griffin Hospital and is a Certified In-Person Assister with Access Health CT. In addition to the sessions at United Way, there are other locations, dates and times that can be found on the Griffin Hospital calendar for additional dates, times and locations for information.
Appointments are recommended and can be made by phone at 203 732-1136. You may also email for an appointment to [email protected] 
Upcoming Events
Financial Education Series
Fraud Awareness & Prevention Seminar 
January 21, 5:30 PM
Raymond P. Lavietes Room
54 Grove Street
Shelton
For more information and to make a reservation, click here.

 

College Planning Workshop
February 4, 5:30
Ion Bank
Tremont Street
Ansonia  

Details coming soon


Corporate Cup 2014
Corporate Cup
Corporate Cup 2014 is coming soon, and it's your company's chance to improve health and morale at the same time. The tentative schedule is posted, and you can register your teams now and beat the rush later. Click here for complete registration information.

denim & diamonds
Denim & Diamonds is Coming Back

Saturday, March 1, 2014 6:30-10:30 PM Molto Bene Italian American Kitchen 557 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia, CT 
 
Click the diamonds for more information and to make a reservation.
"Storyteller" Opening 
Valley United Way has an immediate opening for a part-time (20 hours per week) "Story Teller" whose responsibilities include all areas of marketing and communications. The person filling this position will help develop all marketing and communications materials for United Way including press releases, web pages, videos, brochures, annual reports, etc. The position is ideal for someone looking to build a portfolio for future advancement. For more information, click here
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