United Way Focus Areas
HEALTH
25% OF FUNDING
Improving people’s health by ensuring individuals have access to medical, dental, mental and other health care
- ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
- AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE, DENTAL CARE AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
- AFFORDABLE MENTAL HEATH AND TRAUMA CARE
- NUTRITION, FITNESS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HABITS
EDUCATION
25% OF FUNDING
Ensuring every child gets a strong start in life, teenagers have the tools to learn and grow and adults receive education to better their lives
- QUALITY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND SCHOOL READINESS
- ACADEMIC SUCCESS K-12
- AFTER-SCHOOL AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH
- EDUCATION FOR LOW INCOME ADULTS
FINANCIAL STABILITY
25% OF FUNDING
Helping people use their resources effectively, providing job training, improving financial literacy and strengthening self sufficiency
- PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- EMPLOYMENT READINESS
- ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO WORK
- GRANDPARENT AND KINSHIP CARE
SAFETY NET
25% OF FUNDING
Helping people meet their basic -shelter, emergency services & food
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE SERVICES
- SHELTER/EMERGENCY BEDS/SERVICES
- AFFORDABLE, QUALITY PERMANENT HOUSING ASSISTANCE
- ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD AND/OR MEALS
- SENIOR ASSISTANCE INCLUDING HOME MODIFICATIONS