Community News For The Stafford Edition
(World News USA)

United Ways COVID-19 Fund Begins Disbursing Funds STATEWIDE -- Connecticut United Ways COVID-19 Response Fund is beginning to disburse payments to those who are suffering the financial consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund has raised approximately $450,000 for the first round of distributions to help Connecticut residents who have lost their jobs, lost hours at work, or may be facing other financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund is working with social service agencies across Connecticut to identify those most in need. Through a partnership with EML Payments Limited, an innovative system has been developed that will enable the funds to be rapidly...