BRIGHTENING OUR FUTURE.
ONE MIND AT A TIME.
United Way’s strategic emphasis on EDUCATION is helping children succeed academically. In 2012, through contributions to United Way Community Investment:
4,600 youth improved skills needed for academic success, such as study skills.
87 percent of kids enrolled in early childhood education programs gained skills needed to succeed in kindergarten.
Nearly 4 out of 5 of 3,700 youth improved their academic performance as a result of participation in out-of-school programs.
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STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY.
ONE FAMILY AT A TIME.
United Way’s strategic emphasis on INCOME is assisting families in becoming financially secure. In 2012, through contributions to United Way Community Investment: 58% of 1,300+ people in financial literacy programs gained skills such as budgeting and money management.
Nearly 9,400 people received free tax preparation, resulting in $26.4 million in refunds and credits.
9 out of 10 people improved career skills through computer training, in critical thinking, and customer service.
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CRE ATING HE ALTHY COMMUNITIES.
ONE INDIVIDUAL AT A TIME.
United Way’s strategic emphasis on HEALTH is providing individuals with access to healthcare services. In 2012, through contributions to United Way Community Investment:
80% Survival Rate for childhood cancers due to treatments developed and supported almost entirely by donations.
Nearly 5,000 people with mental illnesses showed improvements in self-care.
Nearly 14,750 people with medical illness or physical disability showed knowledge of techniques to manage their own care.
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IMPROVING PEOPLE’S LIVES.
ONE DAY AT A TIME.
United Way’s strategic emphasis on BASIC NEEDS is ensuring everyone has food, shelter and other essential services. In 2012, through contributions to United Way Community Investment: More than 31,000 people received basic food assistance and nearly 12.6 million pounds of food was distributed to families.
Nearly 650 people received services after a disaster, such as fire or flood.
Nearly 1,100 people with intellectual disabilities learned skills to help them live independently.
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THANK YOU! Together, through United Way Community Investment, we focus on fulfilling the aspirations of community members by creating opportunities for all, beginning with a good education that leads to a good job with self-sustaining wages to last a lifetime. With this, our community is healthier and everyone’s basic needs are met. Thank you for your:
Passion. Vision. Generosity. Our shared strategy creates better tomorrows for everyone in our 40-town region.
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