The Way Forward: United Way of Greater Waterbury's Podcast

The United Way of Greater Waterbury
  • 5.0 (1)
  • Education

The Way Forward Podcast looks to introduce you to the people working behind the scenes of United Way of Greater Waterbury creating the impact in our community as well as the peoples lives that have been changed. Each program we will have a specific focus on one of the many aspects of United Ways work in the community to pull back the curtain on how your dollars and volunteerism is creating the change in the community we all want to see.

  1. Jun 15

    The Way Forward: Meet our Volunteer of the Year Honorees

    Send us Fan Mail The Way Forward: Meet our Volunteer of the Year Honorees Join us in the studio for a brief conversation with United Way Senior Manager of Community Engagement & Volunteerism Ari Motta, and United Way Corporate Engagement Manager Logan Smith, as they share insights on this years Volunteer of the Year honorees Meagan Anthony (Jaci Carroll Saffing) and Maddie Hicks (Albert Bros., Inc.). Then we'll join our honorees who were interviewed live on our Podcast stage in front of an audience of more than 350 by our host Constantine Pappas during our recent 39th Annual Celebration & Awards Dinner. This episode brought to you by Platinum Plus Corporate Sponsor IVES Bank.  Learn more at ivesbank.com. Support the show

  2. May 8

    The Way Forward: Advocacy & Impact

    Send us Fan Mail You may know United Way of Greater Waterbury through our vital work investing in programs and initiatives to drive impact in our 3 impact areas. But what gets less attention is our public advocacy work.  Hot off United Way of Greater Waterbury Chief Impact Officer Jered Bruzas' visit to Washington DC where he joined colleagues from across the United Way national network for Advocacy on the Hill Day, we sat down to share more on how our advocacy is making a difference locally, state wide, and nationally - as we work together with our representatives from both sides of the aisle, so that all can thrive. This episode sponsored by United Way Platinum Corporate Sponsor Ion Bank. Learn more at ionbank.com. Support the show

  3. 12/10/2025

    The Way Forward: Creating Opportunities With Abilities Without Boundaries

    Send us Fan Mail In this 20th episode of The Way Forward, learn more about United Way of Greater Waterbury’s investment in an Employment Support Program at Abilities Without Boundaries in Cheshire. Join guest host Glenn McCabe and United Way Director of Community Impact Kay Mello as they discuss how this program fits into United Way’s strategy surrounding Financial Stability, followed by insights on the partnership from Abilities Without Boundaries Executive Director Amanda Barnes, Erica, a client who takes part in the program, and Suzanne Kistner, their Director of Operations. This episode brought to you by: United Way of Greater Waterbury Platinum Marketing Partner, WORX. Learn more at worxbranding.com. Support the show

  4. 09/12/2025

    St. Vincent DePaul Merriman Cullinary Job Training Program

    Send a text Learn more about the St. Vincent DePaul Merriman Cullinary Job Training Program as we go behind the scenes at Fascia's Chocolates in Waterbury where we interview graduates of this program that United Way of Greater Waterbury funds student scholarships for.  Hear Abi and Fatiha's stories and how this program is making a difference.  You'll also meet Chef Frank, current students, and Carmen Romeo of Fascia's Chocolates. This episode brought to you by United Way Platinum Sponsor Post University. This also marks the first episode from our new Post University Podcast Studio, underwritten by Post University in our new Bank Street Offices.  Learn more at post.edu. Support the show

  5. 05/31/2025

    The Way Forward: Day of Action to Stock the Pantry 2025 - Everything You Need to Know

    Send us Fan Mail The Way Forward: Day of Action to Stock the Pantry 2025 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of our annual food drive Stock the Pantry.   How did this initiative come about? What is the food resource committee? What is the real need?  How can I get involved? United Way’s Jered Bruzas, Renee Young, and Glenn McCabe stopped by to answer these questions and more with Chris Fortier at WATR. This episode is brought to you by: Thomaston Savings Bank. Learn more at thomastonsavingsbank.com Support the show

  6. 05/22/2025

    The Way Forward: President Kristen Jacoby Talks 25 Years of Service

    Send us Fan Mail We have a special episode for you today, as we listen in on the insights and reflections of United Way of Greater Waterbury President and Chief Professional Officer Kristen Jacoby as she discusses her 25 years of service with Christopher Fortier of WATR.   This episode brought to you by: United Way of Greater Waterbury Platinum Plus Sponsor IVES Bank. Learn more at IVESBank.com Support the show

  7. 01/31/2025

    The Way Forward: What's New for VITA in 2025!

    Send a text In this episode, WATR 1320am host Chris Fortier interviews United Way of Greater Waterbury Director of Community Impact Kay Mello, VITA Program Manager at Advancing Connecticut Together  Nick Brundage on the 2025 updates of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program which helps lower income families maximize their returns and EITC's through FREE IRS certified volunteer tax preparation services.  Over the past 7 years, VITA volunteers have returned over $11 million dollars in refunds to families in our 10-town service area.  You'll find out how in this dynamic interview!  This episode brought to you by United Way Platinum Premier Corporate Sponsor Webster Bank.  Support the show

  8. 03/20/2024

    The Way Forward - Episode 2 of 2: Help Every Voice Be Heard

    Send us Fan Mail Part 2: For the past several months, we have been capturing powerful perspectives of people across the region as part of the Help Every Voice Be Heard campaign. For the first time here, we have combined these stories to provide deeper and richer insights into the work you help make possible through your support of United Way.  People being helped, in need of help, and the partners who are creating change in our community, all in their own words.  Many of these stories have never been heard before. In part 2, you’ll experience stories from several of our youth focused programs with partners such as Copper Beech Institute, YMCA, Waterbury Youth Services, Girls Inc. (now Park Central), along with stories from Ion Bank volunteers, Morris House, insights from Wellmore Behavioral Health, the Reentry Center, Connecticut Counseling Centers, and more. This episode is brought to you by: United Way of Greater Waterbury Platinum Sponsor Ion Bank. Learn more at ionbank.com Support the show

See All (22)

About

The Way Forward Podcast looks to introduce you to the people working behind the scenes of United Way of Greater Waterbury creating the impact in our community as well as the peoples lives that have been changed. Each program we will have a specific focus on one of the many aspects of United Ways work in the community to pull back the curtain on how your dollars and volunteerism is creating the change in the community we all want to see.

Information