Since 1957, United Way of Milford has uniquely positioned itself to bring together donors, volunteers, local health and human service organizations and corporate leaders in a spirit of partnership to address our community's most pressing needs, create solutions and solve problems. Through this collaborative process, United Way provides leadership, accountability and a focus on prevention and results.

United Way is advancing the common good by focusing on the building blocks for a good life; a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health.

Our goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place.

We invite you to be part of the change.  Together we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED.

Be a part of improving the health, education and income of people in Milford because united we stand, United we elevate, United we are creating real, lasting change in these areas:

EDUCATION:

• Helping children and youth achieve their potential through education.

• Working with parents, child care providers, city government and schools to ensure that all children are mentally and physically healthy and ready to start school.

• Supporting child development centers, summer camps and mentoring programs.

INCOME:

• Helping families become financially stable and independent

• Increasing affordable housing opportunities for homeless and low-income families.

• Helping the elderly and people with disabilities live independently, with dignity and respect.

HEALTH:

• Improving the health of people of all ages

• Facilitating support groups to empower victims of domestic violence to regain control of their lives.

• Increasing access to critical and preventive health care services through United Way 2-1-1.