Gales Ferry, Conn – United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is requesting proposals from non-profit organizations that are addressing and meeting the needs of members of the Hispanic community. United Way has a total of $85,000 available to one or more programs and services in New London County that support Hispanic people. The deadline for proposals is Noon on Wednesday, May 2, 2007. Award decisions will be made on May 30, 2007. Applications may be obtained by contacting Elizabeth Larson at United Way, 464-3322.

United Way’s goal is that non-English speaking Hispanic people who live and work in New London County receive services that will enable them to become economically self-sufficient. To that end, programs chosen for support must focus on one of the following areas:

• Individual and family case management designed to remove barriers to economic self-sufficiency and/or
• Education and training for job procurement.

Any nonprofit organizations currently offering bi-lingual and bi-cultural programs designed to reach Hispanic people in the target area may apply for all or a portion of the available funds. Preference will be given to those organizations willing to adopt United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s strict requirements for partner programs including measurements for short-, intermediate-, and long-term outcomes relating to client success rates. All of the specific requirements are listed on the application.

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 United Way supports improve community wellness, help children thrive, supply basic human needs, and provide training and education for jobs. In 2006, United Way raised more than $8,100,000 for Southeastern Connecticut.