United Way announces EFSP funding to local programs

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) supplements the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, to help people with economic emergencies (non-disaster-related). EFSP funds are used to supplement feeding, sheltering, rent/mortgage or utility assistance efforts for programs already in existence. Funding is made available by the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and administered locally by United Way of Southeastern Connecticut.

Inaugural Student United Way cohort celebrates conclusion of program, the first of its kind in New England

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut celebrated the conclusion of its first-ever Student United Way (SUW) cohort. Out of 42 applicants, who are all High School Juniors and Seniors, twenty were invited to join the program’s inaugural session. They represented nine area schools. It is the only Student United Way in New England.

Make your moment at United Way's Annual Meeting

Christopher LaRose of Norwich Public Utilities elected Chair-Elect of Board of Directors

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut held its 2022 Annual Meeting on Friday, February 17, 2023 at the organization’s office in Gales Ferry. The event began with an agency fair, where representatives from United Way Partner Programs had display tables about their program’s work. United Way Board Members were invited to mingle with agency staff, ask questions, and learn more about how United Way donations are helping in the community.

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