Since 1955, the United Way of New Canaan has served as an agent for change to improve community life and promote learning, empowering, and caring. Each year over 1,000 local volunteers and donors enable us to research the needs of the community and develop strategies for providing the resources to the people who need it most.

As a community catalyst, our mission is to identify the most pressing human service issues affecting children, families, individuals, and vulnerable populations.

We partner with over 30 non-profit agencies to develop programs and ensure the efficient use of donor dollars.

To date, over $14 million has been distributed to deliver social services directly to those in need, including crises intervention, emergency food and shelter, family counseling, physical rehabilitation, and youth development.

News Release:
Twenty-five Years of Dedicated Service from Brooke Manning-Hinds

Brooke Manning-Hinds, President and Chief Professional Officer of the United Way of New Canaan, has announced that she will retire effective July 1, 2008. Ms. Manning-Hinds has been an integral part of the United Way since 1983 and her knowledge of and involvement in the community have been invaluable in meeting the United Way’s mission.

Ms. Manning-Hinds led the annual United Way fund distribution process to ensure funds are invested where they will have the most impact. In addition, she participated on behalf of the United Way in many problem-solving initiatives and has acted as a liaison in New Canaan. The United Way, led by Ms. Manning-Hinds, has played a key role in establishing the Senior Center, Teen Center, Youth Commission, Touch A Life Fund, opening The Volunteer Center in New Canaan, and many other vital programs.

"Brooke has dedicated her professional life to the United Way of New Canaan and we are grateful for everything she has done for this organization,"says Susie Repko, co-chair of the United Way of New Canaan. "We wish her the best as she moves on to the next phase of her career. We will certainly miss her perspective and intimate knowledge of the community. Brooke knows everyone and everyone knows Brooke and if you ever had a question regarding our town, Brooke had the answer."

The mission of the United Way of New Canaan is to address current and emerging human needs in our community by providing collaborative solutions and mobilizing resources.