DANBURY – Eversource Energy, a long-time supporter of United Way agencies across New England, is providing a $74,500 donation to support the United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut’s critical efforts to tackle the most pressing issues facing local families and individuals.
The donation made by the energy provider is part of the $2.7 million total over the last year from Eversource employees and the Eversource Foundation to United Way organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. This additional financial support will help allow United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut to continue providing critical health, education and financial stability services directly to families in the area.
“This funding comes at a critical time when many families in our region are working hard but still struggling to make ends meet,” said Isabel Almeida, president of the local United Way. “This generous support from the Eversource Foundation, as well as the consistent dedication of Eversource employees to volunteer their own time and dollars, helps enable our important work to empower people and families throughout our communities despite the challenges they face.”
Theresa Hopkins-Staten, president of the Eversource Foundation and vice president of Corporate Citizenship and Equity, said her company is united in its mission to uplift and empower those most in need.
“At Eversource, our commitment to the communities we serve is at the heart of all we do,” she said. “Through the generosity of our employees and the support of the Eversource Foundation, we’re proud to partner with United Way and its local agencies to help create meaningful, lasting change in the lives of our customers.”
The donations from Eversource include nearly $1.3 million collected during the company’s six-week employee and retiree annual fundraising effort, helping to connect thousands of people in need with community services through United Way agencies. Additionally, hundreds of Eversource employees volunteered at events across its service territory in support of local United Way organizations.
