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Valley United Way Partners with State United Ways to Aid Those in Financial Hardship in Pandemic
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...
Without Public Annual Meeting, Valley United Way Elects New Officers and Thanks Retiring Directors
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...
Valley United Way Vice President Resigns
Shelton, CT: Valley United Way announced today that Patricia, “Pat” Tarasovic has resigned from her role as Vice President of Community Engagement effective March 27th. Through her 25 years of service with the United Way, she has been integral to many initiatives and...
Valley United Way President Pursues Passion
Ms. Sharon Gibson-Ellis, President of the Valley United Way, announced after a long and successful career with United Way’s across the nation has decided to pursue her passion. Ms. Gibson-Ellis has announced she will serve as the new Executive Director of Second...
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2018 Charles Flynn Recipient
Valley United Way is proud to announce that Ruth Parkins received the 48th Charles H. Flynn Humanitarian Award on May 31st at United Way’s 2018 VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION was held at Villa Bianca in Seymour. The award is the Valley's oldest and most prestigious community...
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Grow Your Own Block Party
Smiles Abound at Ansonia Block Parties Celebrating Community Gardens’ Growth Ansonia, CT -- The enthusiasm was infectious and tangible as residents came together a little while ago in the...
HARVEST HOUSE VII
For the past 14 years the Valley United Way’s Corporate Volunteer Council bi-annually builds a 400 square-foot house out of food. Over 200 volunteers come together from local businesses and schools including the Valley United Way’s...
VUW Helps Derrick Go Back To School
For the past 20 years in August, Valley United Way’s Corporate Volunteer Council selects a school based on the number