United Way of Southeastern Connecticut has revealed a new website designed to highlight the impact the organization makes and engage residents in its work.

“It was time for us to reimagine United Way’s digital presence and infuse new energy,” said Dina Sears-Graves, President and CEO of United Way of Southeastern Connecticut. “It was important to ensure that our brand, values, and impact continue to reflect that energy and all of the ways we deploy resources to help those in need.”

New features and highlights of the website include:

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. The application deadline for Phase 40 funding is Friday, February 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

United Way offers five free Mobile Pantry distributions in February for those in need of food