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Catholic Charities receives $123K from United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Posted on August 14, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

Catholic Charities receives $123K from United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut last week awarded $123,382 to Catholic Charities for emergency financial assistance, intensive case management and the mental health clinic.

“We say that Allocations Volunteers are the eyes and ears of United Way donors,” said Virginia L. Mason, President and CEO of United Way of Southeastern Connecticut. “They ensure that your donation is truly making a difference every day at local nonprofit organizations, helping those in need, and improving community conditions.”

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Board of Directors has approved funding in the amount of $2,196,942 for the fiscal year 2019-2020. This funding supports 46 programs at local nonprofit agencies in New London County that work together to provide vital safety net services to help those in need.

Click here to see the full list of United Way funding recipients

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