SHELTON — Valley United Way invites the community to its Annual Meeting and Dinner on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott in Shelton.
This signature event brings together local leaders, volunteers, nonprofit partners, and supporters to celebrate the past year’s impact and look ahead to the opportunities and challenges of the coming year.
Dinner is included.Tickets are $70 and can be reserved online at valleyunitedway.org/annualmeeting.
This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Andrea Barton Reeves, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Social Services, a recognized leader in social impact and systems transformation.
Two distinguished community leaders will be honored with the Charles H. Flynn Humanitarian Award:
Thomas Haynes, President of the Haynes Group
Richard Knoll, former CEO of TEAM, Inc.
The Annual Meeting is a pivotal moment in Valley United Way’s calendar. As the organization closes out its fiscal year in June and prepares for the year ahead, the meeting serves as both a reflection on community progress and a call to action. Attendees will hear updates on key initiatives, recognize the extraordinary generosity of the Valley community, and learn how they can continue to be part of building a stronger, more equitable future.
Responding to a Changing Landscape
With significant changes underway at the federal level that may reduce support for safety-net services, local communities like the Valley are being called to adapt. Many nonprofits are facing uncertainty, even as the need among ALICE families grows. Valley United Way is actively working with partners to anticipate these shifts, strengthen collaborative responses, and develop new plans to help ensure that essential services remain accessible to those who need them most.
Why Attend?
United Way’s strength lies in its ability to bring people together to solve complex community problems. The Annual Meeting embodies this spirit of unity. It’s more than a dinner — it’s an opportunity to connect, reflect, and recommit to the values of compassion, collaboration, and local leadership. Whether you’re a nonprofit professional, corporate partner, or dedicated resident, your presence helps shape the direction of our collective impact.
United Is The Way.
At Valley United Way, we believe that when we Live United, we lift up the entire Valley. Join us as we honor those who give back, share our vision for the future, and continue the essential work of improving lives across Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton.
