United Way of Coastal Fairfield County

Millward Brown Community Garden Thrives in Bridgeport!

Now one month since Millward Brown employee volunteers came out in droves to put their hearts, souls and muscle into creating a community garden for residents of the Marina Village neighborhood in Bridgeport, they have a chance to witness the fruits (or veggies!) of their labors! Residents laid claim to their plots, wrote their names on the wooden boxes, and went to work planting and nurturing a variety of summer vegetables. A recent visit to the garden by United Way staff members revealed a thriving, well-tended garden!

Wi-mentor Recognized As Top Performing Mentor Program

Wi-mentor Seniors Graduate

The United Way and the Wi-mentor program are proud to announce the graduation of all 16 of its seniors enrolled in the Wi-mentor program during the 2009-10 school years. Out of our 16 graduating seniors 14 of them will be attending a University in the fall. Two of those students have been selected to the National Honors Society (Amaris Rodriguez, Alexandra Chisolm). Amaris has received a full 4 year scholarship to attend Fairfield University, while Alexandra will be attending the University of Connecticut.

United Way “Hits the Road” to Thank Fairfield Schools Campaigners

Holland Hill Principal Frank Arnone, Shirley Okerblom, Campaign Coordinator Marie Sacco, Merle Berke-Schlessel

Shirley Okerblom, Campaign Coordinator Sue Matturo, Merle Berke-Schlessel, Tomlinson Principal Connee Dawson

Chong Anderson, Donna Green, Shirley Okerblom, Gayle Attruia, Allyson Conca, Merle Berke-Schlessel, Headmaster Jim Coyne

United Way President/CEO Merle Berke-Schlessel, accompanied by Fairfield Schools Campaign Chairwoman Shirley Okerblom, took advantage of a beautiful day and “hit the road” in Fairfield recently. Their mission: to personally thank those who worked so hard to ensure the success of the Fairfield Schools Annual United Way Campaign. &nbsp

Rebuilding Neighborhoods after the tornado

United Way Partners with Red Cross to Help Relief Efforts

United Way of Coastal Fairfield County is supporting the disaster relief work being done to help the residents of Bridgeport, especially the hardest hit East Side. United Way will be working together with nonprofit organizations, businesses and neighborhood citizens to support the needs that unfold as it is determined what it will take to rebuild. Our hope is that the generous spirit of those in the area will be compelled to support the disaster relief efforts, but also to support the

Millward Brown Employees Make Gardens Grow in Bridgeport

120 Employees of Millward Brown volunteered to help create a Community Garden to be enjoyed by residents of Marina Village. The overwhelming feeling of the volunteers was that helping out in the community is a really rewarding experience. Volunteers found the experience to be completely different than their day to day activities at the global marketing firm. The employees were polled and they found that community engagement was top on the list of opportunities important to the company. Thanks to the collaboration of United Way,

Wi-mentor's End-Of-The-Year Celebration!

High school students, their family members, mentors, school liaisons, United Way staff, and supporters celebrated the success of 152 Mentor-Mentee Matches from Bridgeport and Stratford schools on Friday, June 11, 2010. For the third year in a row, Wi-mentor celebrated and honored participating students and mentors; the thousands of emails that were sent among participants; lessons learned about college and careers; graduating Seniors; and growing friendships at Testo's Restaurant, Bridgeport.

Wi-mentor Fun & Educational Trips

Life is good Store Features Young Leaders Society

Six Flags New England Holds United Way Fun Days

Six Flags New England is holding United Way Fun Days on Saturday, July 31st and Sunday, August 8th. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit the communities served through United Way of Coastal Fairfield County and other United Way's throughout the area. Click HERE for details on how to register and please be sure you check United Way of Coastal Fairfield County when you register! If you have any questions, please contact Donna Pfrommer at 203-339-6312.