After the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting , the United Way of Western Connecticut was criticized by some victims ' family members for a lack of transparency in fundraising . According to those critical of the agency , the money was raised in a way that implied it would be used for the families , but then much of it re-purposed for broader community needs . As the organization focuses on community long term work , the United Way stated that majority was intended to go to non-exclusive , community support programs like counseling , after school or job-support programs , however this angered those who felt the money should go directly to the families of those affected
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
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