GALES FERRY, CT - United Way of Southeastern Connecticut has received a coveted 4-star rating for sound fiscal management from Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org), America’s premier charity watchdog.  Four-Stars is the highest rating offered by Charity Navigator.  The organization provides donors with information that enables them to make sound charitable choices.  In earning Charity Navigator’s highest rating, United Way of Southeastern Connecticut demonstrated exceptional financial credibility, outperforming most of its peers in its efforts to be efficient and successful in investing donor dollars within our community.

Twenty-nine United Ways nationally, and twenty non-profit organizations in Connecticut and Rhode Island hold a four star rating.  United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is the only United Way in New England to earn a four star rating.   

Board Chair and Director of Community Support Services at the Southeastern Mental Health Authority, Nancy Rossi stated, “This is an excellent way to begin our 2007 Community Campaign.  It should give donors confidence in the ability of our United Way to fund services to local people in need.  We are extremely proud to have received a 4-star rating from this nationally recognized organization.”

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.

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