United Way announces nearly $1.8 million in funding to local health and human service programs
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Board of Directors has approved funding in the amount of $1,791,654 for the fiscal year 2022-23. This funding supports 40 health and human service programs at 23 local nonprofit agencies in New London County that work together to provide a vital safety net of services to help those in need.
The Board affirmed its commitment to the community by approving funding United Way’s four key areas of impact that improve people’s lives: Basic Needs; Community Wellness; Promoting Independence; and Thriving Children.
Leading the program review and fund distribution are trained and knowledgeable volunteers who live or work in New London County, each contributing their time to carefully evaluate program performance and analyze program results, ensuring that United Way donations are making an impact. There is a separate volunteer Financial Review Panel comprising individuals with fiscal expertise who assess the financial health of all agencies.
“Allocations allows me to help determine where our money is used wisely,” said Charlie Witt, an electrician at General Dynamics-Electric Boat and Allocations volunteer. “It also helps me in my [United Way] campaign at Electric Boat to explain to the employees where their money donations go and how they are used.”
Allocations Volunteer Ruth Swift of Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) added, “NPU employees have long demonstrated a commitment to supporting United Way both financially and as volunteers. It is my honor to represent NPU as a member of the allocations committee. Meeting with organizations to learn firsthand the significant impact they have on our southeastern Connecticut community has given me a firsthand understanding of staffing, financials, goals and outcomes of each organization which has enabled me to advocate effectively for funding distributions.”
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut Funding for Fiscal Year 2022-23
United Way-funded programs are listed next to each agency name
Alliance for Living - The Living Center ($65,009)
The Arc Eastern Connecticut - Community Life and Advocacy ($50,627)
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, Inc. - Intensive Case Management ($41,889)
Child & Family Agency - Early Childhood Services, Parent & Child Counseling, School-Based Health Care Centers ($240,046)
Connecticut Legal Services - Legal Services ($18,000)
Covenant Shelter of New London - Emergency Shelter ($55,825)
The Center: A Drop-in Community Learning and Resource Learning Center - Out of School Care, Teen Life Skills ($54,336)
Higher Edge - College Access Program ($16,243)
Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut - Crisis Intervention, Senior Isolation Relief ($22,062)
The Light House- After-school Program ($16,199)
Madonna Place - Family Support Center, Fatherhood Initiative, Great Beginnings ($119,957)
Martin House - Housing with Support Services ($104,790)
New London Homeless Hospitality Center – Youth Housing ($14,111)
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center - Human Services, Senior Activities, Senior Transportation ($50,462)
Riverfront Children's Center - Children's Center ($114,442)
Safe Futures, Inc. - Counseling & Advocacy, Genesis House Emergency Shelter, Phoenix House Transitional Living, Prevention Education ($154,406)
SCADD, Inc. - Detoxification & Evaluation, Halfway Houses, Outpatient Services ($89,559)
S.T.E.P.S. – College & Career Enrichment ($25,000)
Thames River Community Service, Inc. - Family Housing with Support Services ($83,727)
TVCCA - Little Learners, RSVP ($55,000)
UCFS Healthcare - Adult Day Centers, Dental Health Care, Outpatient Behavioral Health Care, Primary Medical Care ($269,677)
UCP of Eastern Connecticut - Inclusion Advocacy Program ($48,383)
Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern CT, Inc. - Home Health Care ($81,904)
