By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Over 10 years ago, the United Way of West Central Connecticut transformed from a fund raising organization into a “community impact” organization through a shift in its business model. Working to improve the lives in the greater Bristol community since 1922, United Way now focuses on “community-level” work that results in long-lasting changes for the communities it currently serves: Bristol, Plainville, Burlington, Plymouth, and Terryville. United Way’s past business model once focused on raising money and then distributing those funds to the local non-profits it supports. Although fund raising continues to be an important piece of the organization’s puzzle, United Way now focuses on improving the three building blocks for a good quality of life for everyone in the community: education, health, and income. Through these three focus areas, United Way aims to help children achieve their potential and help families become financially stable and independent while improving people’s health and wellness. Donna Osuch, president and CPO of the United Way of West Central Connecticut, said the organization has received more grant support since it began a new business model in 2001. Osuch mentioned support from family foundations such as the William Casper Graustein […]
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Over 10 years ago, the United Way of West Central Connecticut transformed from a fund raising organization into a “community impact” organization through a shift in its business model. Working to improve the lives in the greater Bristol community since 1922, United Way now focuses on “community-level” work that results in long-lasting changes for the communities it currently serves: Bristol, Plainville, Burlington, Plymouth, and Terryville. United Way’s past business model once focused on raising money and then distributing those funds to the local non-profits it supports. Although fund raising continues to be an important piece of the organization’s puzzle, United Way now focuses on improving the three building blocks for a good quality of life for everyone in the community: education, health, and income. Through these three focus areas, United Way aims to help children achieve their potential and help families become financially stable and independent while improving people’s health and wellness. Donna Osuch, president and CPO of the United Way of West Central Connecticut, said the organization has received more grant support since it began a new business model in 2001. Osuch mentioned support from family foundations such as the William Casper Graustein […]