Valley United Way is celebrating its 40th anniversary at its Annual Meeting and Awards Reception on April 29! For the first time ever the event will be sponsored, as the Barnum Financial Group, An Office of MetLife will be the main sponsor of the event. the event will be held at John J. Sullivan's restaurant in Ansonia.

Barnum Financial Group is a comprehensive financial services firm headquartered in Shelton dedicated to helping their clients improve their long-term financial success and, reduce debt in order to pursue their lifetime financial goals and dreams. They offer a full line of insurance products as well as diverse financial experience, including college funding, retirement, estate planning, special needs children, business strategies to employee benefits. They pride themselves in the dedication and personalized service they provide their clients.

Jack Walsh, President & C.O.O. of Valley United Way said, "We are thrilled that Barnum Financial Group will be our sponsor as we celebrate forty years of community leadership and recognize those who have contributed to our success in the last year. Barnum Financial is a great example of a flourishing new business in the Valley that has chosen to share its success by becoming involved in the community."

Valley United Way first opened its doors on Kingston Drive in Ansonia in 1968. It brought together the Derby/Shelton Community Chest, Ansonia Community Chest and the Seymour United Fund under the umbrella of the new Valley United Fund. Over the years, the name was changed to Valley United Way and the offices moved to the Ansonia Copper & Brass building in Ansonia for over twenty years and then to its current Shelton location in 2006.

This year's annual meeting will not only celebrate 40 years of serving the Valley, but also recognize those who have contributed to this year's Community Campaign. Jack Ribas, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley will also be presented with the prestigious Charles H. Flynn Humanitarian Award.

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