United Way hosting second annual Cornhole Tournament to raise funds for local nonprofits
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is hosting its second annual Cornhole Tournament to benefit its network of health and human service Partner Programs.
The family-friendly tournament takes place on Saturday, September 17 at United Way at 283 Stoddards Wharf Road in Gales Ferry from Noon – 4 p.m. Both competitive and casual players and teams are welcome. Numerous trophies and awards are presented, and food and beverage trucks will be on-site.
Mobile Pantry schedule for September 2022
The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center (Food Center) will host five free, drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of September.
As part of the Eastern CT Health Collaborative’s Mobile Health Hub, other social service agencies will be on-site at two of the following Mobile Pantry deployments to provide additional information, referrals, and resources. You do not have to be in need of food in order to speak with the other agencies and vice versa:
Connecticut United Ways COVID Response Fund Results
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Connecticut United Ways across the state partnered to launch the Connecticut United Ways COVID-19 Response Fund to provide cash assistance to help households struggling financially through the pandemic. Recipients of the Fund were screened for eligibility by referring community partners in order to receive $200 (one-time) cash assistance through an Akimbo Mastercard.
New research: 48% of People with Disabilities in Connecticut are Living in Financial Hardship
New report reveals that federal poverty data significantly undercounts how many people with disabilities are struggling to afford the basics.
United Way offering five Mobile Food Pantry stops in August
The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center will host five drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of August.
As part of the Eastern CT Health Collaborative’s Mobile Health Hub, other social service agencies will be on-site at all of the following Mobile Pantry deployments to provide additional information, referrals, and resources. You do not have to be in need of food in order to speak with the other agencies and vice versa:
United Way hosting community organization job fair
Please visit the event on our Facebook page to learn more, including what agencies will be there and the positions they're hiring.
United Way Night at Dodd Stadium - Buy tickets now
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is selling tickets to United Way Night at Dodd Stadium. The Norwich Sea Unicorns will play the Brockton Rox on Friday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m.
United Way Mobile Pantries for July 2022
The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center (Food Center) will host five drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of July.
As part of the Eastern CT Health Collaborative’s Mobile Health Hub, other social service and healthcare agencies will be on-site at all of the following Mobile Pantry deployments to provide additional information, support, and resources. You do not have to be in need of food in order to visit the other agencies and vice versa: