Poverty, the tale of two Danburys. A conversation with Isabel Almeida, President of the United Way Western CT.

11/17/20 • 53 min

Did you know that some Danbury residents don’t have enough to eat, struggle with childcare and transportation? In this episode we take an in-depth look at the United Way’s ALICE Report - what it means and it’s details - with the President/COO of the United Way of Western CT, Isabel Almeida. She gives us a breakdown of what half of our residents are suffering through and how local leaders can and need to step up with sustainable solutions to help our community.

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