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Board of Directors Explores Ways to Strengthen Organization to Ensure Continued Support for Community Members Most in Need Shelton, Conn., June 10, 2025 – Today, Valley United Way (VUW) President and Chief Professional Officer, Michael E. Pacowta announced his...

Shelton, CT— Valley United Way invites the community to its Annual Meeting and Dinner on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Courtyard Marriott in Shelton. This signature event brings together local leaders, volunteers, nonprofit partners, and supporters to...

Shelton, CT (January 17, 2023) – The Valley United Way (VUW) board of directors is pleased to announce that Michael E. Pacowta has been named President and Chief Professional Officer. Pacowta brings a wealth of leadership experience and a passion for positive change...

The Board of Directors of Valley United Way recently announced that Patricia, “Pat” Tarasovic will be the next recipient of the Charles H. Flynn Humanitarian Award, which will be bestowed to her during the Annual Community Meeting to be held virtually on May 5th.  ...

Shelton, CT- Valley United Way’s Board of Directors announced this week that it has accepted with deep regrets the resignation of its current Communications Coordinator, Becca Toms, effective December 23, 2020.  Ms. Toms has accepted a new position as Communications...

October 2, 2020 – Shelton, CT –Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic last spring, food security issues have been on the rise and local pantries have been struggling to keep up with the increased need they have seen from the community. Typically, in the fall,...

September 10, 2020 – Shelton, CT –  During the summer, Edgewell Personal Care  partnered with Valley United Way to raise over $6,000 for 5 local food pantries serving Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton. When the Coronavirus caused the local economy to shut...

Shelton, CT- Following months of strategic planning and then working with the community on Coronavirus Relief, Valley United Way is excited to announce the hiring of a new part time Development Director, Brian Mezzi of Clinton, CT. Mr. Mezzi also currently works at...

Shelton, CT- Valley United Way Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it recently awarded over $258,000 to its network of agencies for FY 2020-21. According to Board Chair, Michael Gnibus, “Valley United Way’s goal is to develop and organize direct financial...

June 1, 2020 – Shelton, CT –Valley United Way announced last week a new partnership with Massaro Community Farm of Woodbridge in managing the 13 neighborhood gardens of the Grow Your Own program within the five-town region of Lower Naugatuck Valley. When Grow Your Own...