United in Impact

An Evening Worth Whispering About

Step into an atmosphere of timeless elegance, hidden details, and meaningful impact.
The United in Impact Soirée is a speakeasy-inspired evening where purpose meets polish. We are bringing together community leaders, donors, volunteers, and partners for a night of cocktails, dinner, and connection in support of hardworking households and families in Fairfield and Southern Litchfield Counties.

This is more than an event.
It's an experience.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 6 - 9 PM

The Village Stamford

4 Star Point Suite 101,
Stamford, CT

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Cocktail-style seating.

Limited premium banquette sponsorships available for groups of 6.

💛 Why It Matters

At United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut, we are dedicated to building strong, resilient communities where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We focus on supporting ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. These families work hard but often cannot afford basic necessities. Your support is making a direct investment in the well-being of households in Fairfield & Litchfield Counties.

When you attend, or partner with us as a sponsor, you're not just showing up for a night out.
You're investing in lasting impact.

💛 About Our Honoree

Alice Knapp became the President of The Ferguson Library in September 2014. Prior to joining Ferguson in January 2013 as Director of User Services, Alice was the Executive Director of the New Canaan (CT) Library, from 2008-2013. Between 2000-2008, she served as Director of Public Services at The Ferguson Library. In 2003, she was named one of Library Journal's Movers and Shakers. In 2020, Alice received The American Library Association's Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators supporting services to children.

Alice is Chair of the Stamford Cradle to Career Executive Team and a founding member of the Executive Team, as well as Chair of the Southern Connecticut State University's Information & Library Science Advisory Board. Alice is past president of the Stamford Rotary Club, and serves on the board of the World Affairs Forum, the Stamford Partnership, and DSSD's Board of Commissioners

To celebrate Alice's impact, guests may purchase a full-page or half-page tribute ad in the event program to offer congratulations or a personal note in her honor, with proceeds supporting hardworking households in our community.

Can't attend? You can make a donation in Alice's honor: Make a Gift

About Our Keynote Speaker

Greg Kaufmann, Chief Advisor, Storytelling and Narrative

Greg leads EPIC's storytelling and narrative strategy, creating platforms for people in poverty to share their experiences, ideas, and insights so that we change the story about poverty in California. Prior to joining EPIC, he was poverty correspondent at The Nation where his column was syndicated by Bill Moyers and Melissa Harris-Perry called him "one of the most consistent voices on poverty in America."

He has appeared on numerous national and local programs on networks including PBS, MSNBC and NPR, and his work has also been featured on CBS News, The Washington Post, USA Today, Newsweek, and Business Insider. He was also the founder of TalkPoverty.org, a senior fellow at Center for American Progress, and journalist-in-residence at the Roosevelt Institute. Most recently, he worked as narrative advisor to Stacey Abrams at the Southern Economic Advancement Project.