Milford United Way begins campaign Milford Senior Center opens in phases

MILFORD — The Milford Senior Center has started phase in on-site activities on a limited basis by reservation starting Oct. 5, along with already scheduled virtual programs on their YouTube channel and other virtual platforms.

Executive Director Leonora Rodriguez said the “soft” opening offers members some indoor activities as the center gradually reopens to members. The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and seniors planning to

MILFORD — The United Way of Milford has begun its 2020-21 Community Campaign with the message of “Now More Than Ever.”

“While this pandemic continues, we need to help each other, Now More Than Ever,” said United Way of Milford President & CEO, Gary Johnson. “COVID-19 is a new test of our collective strength. As millions are on lock down and businesses closed, unemployment is spiking. Paying rent and utilities, getting food, and meeting basic needs of life are tougher than ever before. On the heels of this critical community basic needs crisis your support is more imperative than ever. With your financial support, TOGETHER, we will overcome the challenges of this pandemic by making sure the needs of the most vulnerable among us are protected and supported.

“Because of COVID-19, a lot of the events and other fundraisers that businesses use in their internal campaigns simply can’t occur,” Johnson said. “This is why it’s more important than ever that our supporting businesses and their employees come together to have successful campaigns even if those campaigns look different than in previous years.”

To contribute to our 2020-21 annual appeal to benefit the COVID-19 relief fund and the 21 partner agencies, go to www.unitedwayofmilford.org, texting “donate unitedway” to 609-212-0627, a credit card payment, calling 203874-6791 or by sending a check to United Way of Milford, 20 Evergreen Avenue, Milford CT 06460.