How do you LIVE UNITED?” “My name is Mackenzie and I am four and a half years old. I LIVE UNITED by telling others to get involved. While she plans to walk in parades as a United Way representative in the future, Mackenzie has already attended several events and festivals in Burlington and Waterford. “I help United Way by wearing my LIVE UNITED t-shirt and giving kids balloons. When I grow up, I want to work for United Way.” “Every month I get books from United Way. My favorite book is The Little Engine That Could. I really like it when my grandma reads it with me.” Mackenzie is one of 360 children from western Racine County communities who receive free books in the mail each month as part of United Way’s Imagination Library.
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TAKE ACTION WITH UNITED WAY RESOURCES Children and youth can get involved in community service projects and grantmaking leadership through Youth As Resources. Contact the United Way YAR Coordinator at 262-898-2251 or visit the United Way website.
For residents of western Racine County, sign up your young child (birth to age 4) to receive free, high quality books in the mail each month until age five. For more information on Imagination Library, contact the United Way office in Burlington at 262-902-4330.
Use this website to racine county involve children and teens in afterschool, weekend and summer programming throughout Racine County. Also, check out resources on parenting and youth development.
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Receive discounts on prescriptions by presenting your Familywize card at any of the 30 participating local pharmacies. For more information on this program or to obtain your own free discount card, call United Way at 262-898-2253.
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HELP BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY For low-income families, the stressors of a weak economy, uncertain employment and concerns about how their children do in school can be overwhelming. For employers, these issues can lead to poor work performance and absenteeism. In Racine County more than 5,000 families are either living in poverty or earning wages too low to sustain their households. Children growing up under such circumstances tend to repeat the cycle of poverty so the problems continue generation after generation. United Way of Racine County’s community impact initiative, Advancing Family Assets, offers hope and help to low-wage working families through its intensive coaching approach that works with all members of the family in ways that respect their strengths while supporting them to be successful in key areas of their lives: ➤➤ Securing or improving employment ➤➤ Managing financial assets through budgeting and banking ➤➤ Gaining skills through school and training ➤➤ Maintaining healthy relationships and healthy lifestyles As an Advancing Family Assets first family in 2009, the Gipsons achieved many of their goals. Now, in addition to working stable jobs and managing their income, they are proud owners of a reliable vehicle. The Gipsons have done all that they can to ensure that their children have opportunities for healthy development with screenings and preschool. As a strong family, they manage to strike a healthy balance between the rigors of work life and home life.
Our Goal: By 2020, Advancing Family Assets will have measurably increased the financial and family stability of at least 500 families in Racine County, achieving a variety of positive outcomes within the families leading to increases in the number of reliable and productive workers, ultimately reducing poverty in our Racine County communities. Your United Way contribution helps Advancing Family Assets prepare families to succeed. Adults will be better prepared as good workers and great parents, and children have best chances for positive futures. Strong families are the cornerstone of a strong community. When families succeed, the community thrives. “The program [AFA] has been great for our family. It helped us become more goal-oriented.” – Dameaka Gipson
YOUR DOLLARS HARD AT WORK! United Way funds programs and projects that achieve specific, measurable participant or client outcomes in the areas of education, income and health. Alliance on Mental Illness of Racine County NAMI Racine – Advocacy, education and support for individuals affected by mental illness and their families
262-637-0582
IMPACT – Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Services 2-1-1 @ Impact – Connecting people to Information & Referral Services for assistance with family, health or social services issues
866-211-3380
American Red Cross in Southeastern Wisconsin Disaster Relief – Provides relief to Racine County victims of disasters
262-554-9997
John XXIII Educational Center Afterschool Program – Helping economically challenged students develop skills needed for success in school
262-898-7250
The Arc of Racine County Advocacy, Support and Educational Programs – For people with disabilities and their families
262-634-6303
LGBT Center of Southeast Wisconsin Providing a safe and supportive environment as well as access to needed informational, professional, social, and health-related services
262-664-4100
Asset Builders of America Money Conference – Promotes financial education and wealthbuilding strategies to enhance the quality of life of low-income youth, families and communities
608- 663-6332
Lincoln Lutheran of Racine Community Services – Harmony Club respite services for elderly; Skill Bank services by adults over 60 to help the elderly
262-898-8900
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Racine & Kenosha Counties One-to-One Outcome Based Mentoring – Support for children in the areas of school success and social development
262-637-7625
Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper Michigan Sexual Assault Services – Support for victims of sexual abuse; Stop Child Abuse & Neglect (SCAN) – Prevention programs in schools
262-619-1634
Boy Scouts – Southeast Wisconsin Council Comprehensive Youth Program – Scouting for boys and girls
262-632-1655
262-635-1920
Burlington Safety Patrol Safety Patrol Program – Educational leadership experience for elementary age school children
262-342-1100
Next Generation Now NGN – Community-based child development and family support Racine Area Manufacturers & Commerce (RAMAC) Leadership Racine – Preparing promising leaders for positions of public influence and decision-making in the Racine area
Burlington Senior Center Senior Center Program – Provides meals and activities for seniors
262-767-9880
Racine Area Soccer Association RASA – Providing scholarship opportunities for low-income youth to play soccer in a positive and supportive environment
262-639-6595
Burlington Transitional Living Center Shelter Program – Food, shelter and support for homeless men, women and children
262-767-1478
Racine County Food Bank Emergency Food – Distribution of food to local food pantries and holiday food baskets
262-632-2307
Catherine Marian Housing Bethany Apartments – Transitional housing for victims of domestic abuse
262-633-9446
Racine Family YMCA Strong Communities Agenda – Asset development and school success, community service and recreation
262-634-1994
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Outreach Services – Supportive services to low-income Hispanic families; Behavioral Health Counseling – Strengthening individuals and families through counseling
262-637-8888
Racine Friendship Clubhouse Clubhouse – Increasing self-reliance, social and job skills for people with mental illnesses
262-636-9393
Central Racine County Health Department Teen Parenting Support Program – Case management and group education services for pregnant and parenting teens
262-898-4460
Racine Literacy Council Adult Tutoring – One-on-one mentoring for basic literacy; English as a Second Language
262-632-9495
Cerebral Palsy Agency of Racine County RADD – Recreation and social activities for those with disabilities
262-633-0291
Racine Vocational Ministry Racine Vocational Ministry – Job training and placement; Community ReEntry – Support following release from prison
262-633-8660
Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin Racine Counseling Programs; Child Advocacy Center – Meets the mental health needs of children and families through counseling and provides forensic interviews and medical exams with the investigation of child maltreatment Family Resource Center Network Coordinating network of services for families with young children with a focus on pregnant and parenting teens in addition to families with children three year of age and under. (Partners: Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin, Next Generation Now and Racine County Human Services)
262-633-3591
Racine Youth Sports Boys and Girls Sports – Football, baseball, judo, and girls volleyball
262-886-0797
SAFE Haven of Racine SAFE Haven Youth Shelter and Safe Streets; SAFE Passage – Shelter, counseling, supportive services, and referrals
262-637-9559
The Salvation Army – Burlington Burlington Emergency Assistance – Providing assistance to clients dealing with poverty and other emergency needs
800-264-6412
The Salvation Army – Racine Corps Social Services – Assistance/advocacy for low-income residents
262-632-3147
Family Literacy of Racine Early Childhood Program – Healthy development of children; School-Age Afterschool Program – School readiness and school success; Girls Inc. – Education and empowerment for young girls
262-898-3968
TLS - Transitional Living Services Kismet Klub - Programs and services for individuals affected by mental illness and other health concerns. Kismet Klub includes a drop-in social club
262-639-8084
Family Service of Racine Counseling and Psychotherapy – Strengthening individuals and families through counseling, advocacy and outreach
262-634-2391
262-886-8460
Family Smart/Kid Friendly East FS/KF-E – Empowers families to support, raise and nurture schoolready children east of the I-94. (Partners: Family Literacy of Racine and Racine Family YMCA)
262-632-0355
University of Wisconsin-Extension Racine County Racine Touchpoints – Child development classes; networking opportunities; information University of Wisconsin-Parkside Center for Community Partnership – Serving the nonprofit community through capacity-building tools, technical assistance and training
Family Smart / Kid Friendly Partnership FS/KF-P – Empowers families to support, raise and nurture schoolready children west of the I-94. (Partners: Love, Inc. and Western Racine County Health Department)
262-632-0355
Urban League of Racine and Kenosha Caring for Kids Safe Zone – Providing a safe place after school for homework assistance, computer work, and math education
262-637-8532
Focus on Community Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Prevention/Education – Prevention programming for youth to make healthy lifestyles decisions; FAST (Families and Schools Together) – Prevention programming and parent empowerment
262-632-6200
Voces de la Frontera The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration – An event organized by youth to educate, empower and unify the community
262-619-4180 262-886-9612
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Urban and Latina Outreach – Leadership and asset development programs for girls
262-598-0909
Volunteer Center of Racine County Provides opportunities for community members to become involved in volunteer service
262-763-4930
Health Care Network Health Care Services – Provides the uninsured with access to health care
262-632-2400 262-763-4930 (west)
Western Racine County Health Department Teen Pregnancy Prevention West – Helping children develop healthy behaviors
Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization HALO – Ensures that homeless adults and children receive positive support through stable living and learning environments
262-633-3235
Women’s Resource Center of Racine Safe Emergency Shelter and Continuum of Safety Services – Emergency shelter and support for women and children fleeing abuse
262-633-3274 262-763-6226 ext. 113 (west)
Youth for Christ – Southeastern Wisconsin Juvenile Aftercare Ministry (JAM) – Helping juveniles leaving the detention center make better social and educational choices
262-633-9016
262-652-5522
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262-634-1931
262-595-3340