United Way Conducting Countywide School Supplies Drive

Gales Ferry, CT – United Way of Southeastern Connecticut wants to ensure kids go back to school with confidence and with the material supplies needed to perform successfully in the classroom. The organization is inviting individuals, groups, and businesses from all across New London County to donate school supplies or run a drive to collect items. All collected items will be distributed to schools in the county to help local teachers and students.

Last year, United Way collected and distributed more than 5,500 items through its drive.

Individuals interested in donating supplies can drop them off at any branch of Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, Chelsea Groton Bank, or Dime Bank between Monday, August 3 and Friday, August 14. Items may also be dropped off at United Way of Southeastern Connecticut at 283 Stoddards Wharf Road in Gales Ferry.

Businesses and groups interested in running their own drive to benefit local students are encouraged to complete their drive by August 14. Feedback from teachers has indicated the following items are most needed by their students, and these supplies can be highlighted when seeking donations to your drive: flash/thumb drives, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, rulers, binders, and loose leaf paper.

To learn more, visit uwsect.org/schoolsupplies. About United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
For more than fifty years, United Way of Southeastern Connecticut has been advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all, focusing on the building blocks for a good quality of life – education, income, and health. United Way engages people and organizations that bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done. Everyone is invited to be part of the change by giving and volunteering. That’s what it means to Live United.
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut is a locally-based nonprofit organization serving the towns of New London County. Visit United Way online at www.uwsect.org to get involved.