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United Way of Southeastern Connecticut has revealed a new website designed to highlight the impact the organization makes and engage residents in its work. The web address remains the same at www.uwsect.org.

“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:

•    Google Translate to make the site accessible to visitors from numerous languages;

•    Highlighting of United Way’s four impact areas (Basic Needs, Community Wellness, Promoting Independence, and Thriving Children) with stories, partners, facts, and video;

•    Improved, easier-to-read calendar of events including United Way’s Mobile Food Pantry stops and Mobile Health Hub dates;

•    Better functionality with listing of Partner Programs and impact work; and

•    A more flexible layout that allows visitors to quickly navigate the site.

“United Way is more than a fundraising organization,” said Sears-Graves. “We are community-focused and solution-oriented, driven by real results that create systems changes and help those who need it most. By highlighting our impact, removing barriers for contributions and volunteerism, and re-energizing our website as a whole, we’re looking forward to using the site as a tool for engagement and inspiration.”

Visit the site at www.uwsect.org.

ABOUT UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is a locally-based non-profit organization supporting a network of health and human services, programs, and initiatives in New London County that work together to help people in need and improve community conditions. Supported programs make an impact in four areas: Basic Needs; Community Wellness; Promoting Independence; and Thriving Children.

United Way operates the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center which provides food to a network of free emergency food programs in New London County and a Mobile Pantry, at no cost to those in need. United Way supports 2-1-1 Connecticut for free information and referral 24/7 and Project Warm-up for one-time, emergency heating assistance. Visit United Way online at www.uwsect.org.

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