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he United Way’s ability to meet people’s needs and encourage their self-sufficiency is a key factor in the strength and stability of our community. An excellent way to invest in the community is by an investment made through the United Way. The United Way is able to mobilize many individuals, agencies, and resources to take some of the toughest problems faced by individuals and families in Southeast Georgia. United Way works with 23 partner agencies funding 35 programs in Glynn and McIntosh counties. This impacts one out of four people in the Golden Isles by providing access to education, increasing income stability and assur-
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ing better health. United Way invests donor contributions into health and human service programs that address these three Community Impact building blocks: EDUCATION: Partner agencies provide a wide variety of proven services in areas such as alternative education, quality out-of-school time
opportunities, quality early learning opportunities, services for at-risk youth and youth development. INCOME: Agencies receiving funding in this
area help individuals prepare for work, increase their income and save for the future. This funding helps provide employment and adult education, financial stability, housing and homelessness and emergency assistance. HEALTH: The partner agencies provide services to help children, youth and adults be healthy and safe in their home and neighborhoods. Programs in this area include senior services, treatment services for domestic violence and child abuse and neglect, substance abuse, mental health services, etc.
Agencies are expected to clearly define and achieve measurable outcomes against specific objectives and to demonstrate that (continues)
ABOVE: Through their volunteering efforts the staff at Publix proudly present a check. LEFT: Volunteers from Southeast Georgia Health System lend a helping hand. 66
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