Gales Ferry, CT – The United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, a recognized Four Star Charity Navigator organization, announces that the Board of Directors has approved the distribution of more than $ 7.1 million to fund health and human service programs throughout southeastern Connecticut. 

 The allocations process consisted of nearly 70 volunteers who dedicated numerous hours of their time to review all of the programs currently receiving funds from the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut.  Over a four-month period, community volunteers carefully studied each program before recommending any funding.  This study included visits to each agency, interviews with agency personnel and board members, analysis of agency budgets and audits, review the total number of clients served, and evaluation of the overall performance of the funded programs.

 United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s rigorous allocations process ensures that contributions are meeting the community’s most pressing needs, and focuses on the four impact areas for our community; Community Wellness, Thriving Children, Basic Needs, and Training and Education for Jobs.  These impact areas are the conduit through which the allocations process enables the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s partner agencies to meet the needs of our community.

 Community Impact is a key initiative for the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut.  “We are changing to become an organization that is not only a fundraiser for the community, but a value driven non-profit organization with the ability to measure results” says Nancy Rossi, United Way Board Chair and Director, Community Support Services at the Southeastern Mental Health Authority.

 United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is a non-profit organization that improves the lives of people who live and work in New London County and strengthens the community through local health and human service programs. Programs and partnerships that the United Way supports improve community wellness, help children thrive, supply basic human needs, and provide training and education for jobs.

 United Way of Southeastern Connecticut 2008 Fund Distribution

 

Alliance for Living                                                   $76,856

American Red Cross                                               $181,330

ARC/New London County                                         $85,000

Big Brothers/Big Sisters                                           $179,995

Boys & Girls Club                                                    $20,371

Boy Scouts, CT Rivers Council                                  $73,638

Catholic Charities                                                    $320,082

Centro de la Communidad                                        $16,742

Child & Family Agency                                              $740,092

Connecticut Legal Services                                        $46,511

Covenant Shelter                                                      $79,001

Drop In Learning Center                                            $132,056

Girls Scouts, CT Trails Council                                    $55,342

Infoline                                                                     $62,178

Jewish Federation                                                      $40,919

LEARN                                                                      $23,171

Literacy Volunteers                                                    $41,308

Madonna Place                                                          $257,836

Martin House                                                             $212,815

Noank Baptist Group Homes                                        $90,313

OIC                                                                          $342,953

Pawcatuck Neighborhood                                            $86,442

Riverfront Children’s Center                                        $198,463

SE Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SCADD) $146,923

Shiloh Development Corporation                                     $38,210

Sound Community Services                                            $77,152

Thames River Community Service                                  $119,807

TVCCA – Movable Feast                                                 $55,355

Uncas School Age Child Care                                          $14,877

United Cerebral Palsy                                                     $47,064

United Community & Family Services                              $704,876

VNA of SE CT                                                                $237,861

Women’s Center                                                            $280,604

YMCA                                                                            $167,405

OIC – Hispanic Services Collaborative                              $81,710

Agency amounts include donor designation.
Fiscal year July 2007 – June 2008

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