What we mean by Community Impact
United Ways across the country bring diverse people and resources together to address the most urgent issues their communities face. Our United Way is no different. Through unique partnerships and approaches, United Ways mobilize resources beyond the dollars that are pledged through their fund-raising efforts. Community partners often include schools, government policy makers, businesses, organized labor, financial institutions, voluntary and neighborhood associations and community development corporations.
Impact areas that are specific to our community are:
- Helping children and youth succeed
- Strengthening and supporting families
- Promoting self-sufficiency
- Building vital and safe neighborhoods
- Supporting vulnerable and aging populations.
United Ways’ strategies include:
- Identifying and building on community strengths and assets
- Funding programs and initiatives
- Advocating for public policy changes
- Collaborating with others in support of these and related issues every day.