The recent tragic fire on Howe Avenue in Shelton has brought with it a very touching and effective response from the community. The main story is the incredible job done by Echo Hose firemen and other first responders in saving the lives of all the tenants. They then used the fire house as a base for providing the short term needs of those affected, while also setting up the Howe Avenue Relief Fund. In the days since the fire, many others including Valley United Way, have been actively assisting the efforts to restore normalcy to the life of those displaced.
We were extremely pleased to be part of an effort by Valley funders including ourselves, the Valley Community Foundation, and the Katharine Matthies Foundation joined by Griffin Hospital to provide funding to help the displaced tenants find new homes. TEAM, Inc. has been doing a great job in providing case management services to the tenants.
You can read that story here.
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Students Lend a Helping Hand
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Add the students at Mohegan School to the list of those helping to ease the pain of the victims of the Howe Avenue fire. The students decided to do something to help - and they did an incredible job in raising $1,200 to purchase gift cards that TEAM, Inc. will help distribute as part of the case management work that they are doing with them.
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Griffin Hospital will host the Kickoff Reception for the 2014 Community Corporate Cup! It will be held Thursday, February 13 at 5:30 pm in the dining room at Griffin Hospital. This is your chance to learn all about the 24th Annual Community Corporate Cup Competition which will begin with the Healthy Team Pre-testing on February 24. This event is free and refreshments will be served.
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Since 1990, Valley United Way Youth Leadership members have distributed small, venture grants to community organizations in the Valley area. These grants are aimed at helping to fund new and/or expanding programs that serve the needs of Valley Youth.
Thanks to a grant from Prudential, Valley United Way Youth Leaders traveled to Camp Jewell in Colebrook, CT. They arrived on January 31, 2014. Twenty five members of the program reviewed Request for Proposals applications and after many hours of discussion, they determined which requests were granted.
This year, $2,000 was available to allocate to programs they felt most worthwhile and met the needs of Youth in the community determined by their annual needs assessment. The following areas were identified as a critical concern to Valley teens: drugs and alcohol, bullying, texting and driving, teen violence, the arts, stress, mentors and after school activities.
To see who they approved for venture grant funding visit our website. or watch their video.
Applications for a new class of students will be available shortly on the website.
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Valley United Way is struggling to raise the last of this year's campaign goal that will help support our 24 partner agencies. We need your help to make our fundraising goal and to be able to continue to support the programs and services in the Valley, helping all those who live, work and play in our community. Now is the time to be a part of the solution! If you haven't made a donation to Valley United Way, there is still time and if you have, please consider giving just a little bit more to help people in need. All donations must be collected by June! For more information on making a donation, call us at (203) 926-9478 or click "give" on our website at www.valleyunitedway.org. Thank you for helping to make a measurable difference in our Valley community!
Click here to see what some of our corporate partners are doing to help raise funds!
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Technical Difficulties
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We apologize for any inconvenience experienced in using our website.
Our hosting service has identified the problem and is in the process of fixing it. We expect to be back to normal within a week. Please bear with us during this difficult period and thank you for your continued patience!
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Join Us for the 2nd Annual Denim & Diamonds! 
Wear your jeans and bling! Enjoy great hors d'ouvres, wine tasting, dancing, and a chance to
WIN A DIAMOND!!!
Saturday, March 1, 2014
6:30-10:30 PM
Molto Bene
Italian American Kitchen
557 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia, CT
$35 Per Person
Additional jewelry will be
raffled off by:
A.J. Klein Jewelers
Marks of Design, LLC
Premier Designs
Tickled Pink
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact
Sara at (203) 926-9478 or sara.aylward@valleyunitedway.org
You may also purchase tickets online at our website
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Financial Education Series 
March 18, 5:30 PM
Ion Bank
Tremont Street
Ansonia
John Deleo, Financial Consultant for Ion Bank, will present the College Planning Workshop at the Ion Bank branch in Ansonia.
Click here to make your
reservation for this free program.
Coming this spring:
April 8
Get Retirement Ready
May 13
Retirement Income Planning
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Save the Date for Our Annual Meeting!
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Grassy Hill Lodge
77 Sodom Lane
Derby CT, 06418
More information to come!
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Flynn Humanitarian Award
 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.
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