DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) in conjunction with Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership is proud to announce a fun and informative early childhood fair, Off to a Great Start! on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Rogers Park Middle School, 21 Memorial Drive, Danbury, CT from 11 am to 2 pm. This event is FREE and open to the public for parents of young children.
Families will be able to gather information on preschools, programs and services for families, and other learning opportunities for young children. There will also be a FREE book giveaway, featuring a selection of books for preschoolers to middle-grade readers.
Fun, free entertainment will be provided by Animal Embassy, providing children of all ages opportunities to come face-to-face with interesting animals. There will also be story time—complete with a visit from Clifford the Big Red Dog. The first 100 families to attend will receive a free goodie bag.
Childcare providers and nonprofit agencies can register for a free display table at the event by emailing Elizabeth Quiñonez at Elizabeth.quinonez@uwwesternct.org.
Danbury has embarked on a multi-year journey to explore ways to improve our future by focusing on children's early years: Danbury's Promise for Children Partnership. Danbury's Promise for Children Partnership includes parents, healthcare providers, schools, early childhood care and education providers, and businesses, aligned around one common goal: All Danbury children ages birth through eight are healthy and ready for school and lifelong learning. UWWC serves as the backbone organization for Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership.
For more information about this event, please contact Megan Chrysler at 203-826-8279 or email at megan.chrysler@uwwesternct.org
About United Way of Western Connecticut
United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) helps residents across Northern Fairfield County, Southern Litchfield County and the City of Stamford by focusing on the vital building blocks for a good life: Education, Financial Stability and Health. Our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the power of caring communities to create lasting change. We are committed to ensuring that every child enters school ready to learn, every family is financially stable, and every community we serve is healthy and strong. We are particularly focused on a population that United Way identifies as ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) in our communities. A United Way report published in October 2016 revealed that in Connecticut, more than 1 in 4 households has earnings above the Federal Poverty Level, but below a basic cost-of-living threshold. Combined with those who are struggling below poverty level, 38% of all households in the state are experiencing financial hardship. By leveraging the collective power of the community, we are focused on creating an environment where individuals and families are self-sufficient and can achieve financial independence.
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Contact:
Sofia Dupi
United Way of Western Connecticut
203-297-6726
Sofia.dupi@uwwesternct.org
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