Income Initiative

United Way is creating opportunities by focusing on the building blocks for a good life – Education, Income & Health.

Under our Income Initiative, we have pulled together a Community Solutions Council, made up of representatives from local service agencies, banks, government, schools, and companies. This council has been charged with the task of helping families and individuals become financially stable and independent. We believe that if we can help everyone increase their income, build savings and gain assets, the community as a whole will benefit. More details to follow when this group narrows down on a specific issue!

Earn It. $ave It. Grow It. VITA/EITC Initiative

United Way of West Central Connecticut will be hosting free tax preparation sites in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville and Plymouth throughout the tax season.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program provides low-income workers and families, disabled, and elderly with free tax preparation and filing. We are trying to bring unclaimed tax credits to these individuals, and thus to the community!

We need volunteers to help at these sites (click here for more information). Or if you think you may be eligible to receive free assistance, see the links below:

• Earn It. $ave It. Grow It. Brochure
• EITC & Child Tax Credit Flyer

My House Is Being Foreclosed

If you are someone who is afraid of losing your home, please download the appropriate packet of information below about where to turn to get help:

• Bristol
• Burlington
• Plainville
• Plymouth
• Farmington
• Southington
  

Winter Assistance

If you are worried about providing your family with food and heat this winter, United Way supports many local organizations that can help you:

• Bristol
  BCO Fuel Bank (584-2725) and
  Salvation Army Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen (583-4651)
• Burlington
  Burlington Food & Fuel Bank (673-6789)
• Plainville
  Plainville Community Food Pantry & Fuel Bank (747-1919)
• Plymouth
  Plymouth Fuel Bank (585-4028)