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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...

SHELTON, Conn. (April 29, 2020) — The COVID-19 health crisis has required philanthropy to respond differently than traditional approaches. Households need food and cash, and they need it more quickly than governmental resources can be mobilized. Nonprofits and funders...

May 8, 2020 – Shelton, CT –Despite Valley United Way not being able to hold its planned public Annual Meeting on April 30th, its Board recently elected new officers to serve until its next Annual Meeting and thanked a number of long-time directors whose terms ended on...