Welcome to the Yale 2012-2013 United Way campaign

Each year, faculty and staff across the University partner with United Way of Greater New Haven to improve lives and to reduce the educational and disparities that challenge our region. For a third year, Yale’s campaign will focus on our most vulnerable citizens – our children.

"Give Every Child a Chance, 2012-2013" featuring Yale Provost Peter Salovey and School of Medicine Dean Robert J. Alpern on the importance of Yale's United Way campaign.

More than 18,000 households in New Haven live below the poverty line. Children born into these families face unbelievable odds against their future success: poor nutrition, often poor quality or no child care, and little stimulation or educational preparation that help to build readiness for education. Typically when they start school, they are already years behind their peers, and most never catch up.

The 2012-2013 Campaign will focus on efforts to “Give Every Child a Chance.” While you can give to any organization of your choice, if you can, please give generously to this effort, which will fund organizations that address these issues in our community – many of which have strong Yale connections.

Last year contributions from Yale University faculty and staff, together with donations from other supporters in the community, achieved the following results:

• Nearly 900 young children attended high-quality early care and education programs
• More than 1,900 school-age youth participated in high-quality after-school programs or received mentoring, tutoring, or counseling services.
• More than 17,000 nutritious meals were served to children and youth during the summer to prevent childhood hunger

The building blocks for good lives and strong communities

Along with early childhood education and helping all students achieve, United Way of Greater New Haven focuses on promoting financial stability and independence, as well as improving people’s health. United Way seeks to build a foundation for lifelong success by supporting programs that ensure better opportunities for children and families in our community. 

Have you considered giving at the Leadership Level?

Find out how.

Have you considered giving at the Leadership Level?

Find out how.