Children & Families

Programs and support providing education, literacy, child care, parenting, child abuse/neglect prevention or intervention, and after school, summer, or mentoring activities to children, parents, and caregivers.  Specific strategies include:

• Child Care/Child Care Provider Training
• Parenting Skills & Supports
• Child Abuse/Neglect Prevention & Intervention
• Afterschool, Summer & Mentoring Activities

View Children and Families Grants For 2008-2009

Human Needs

Programs that support meeting basic human needs related to food, clothing, shelter, and safety, as well as programs that support job training, job placement or enhancing self-sufficiency of individuals with developmental disabilities or elderly individuals.  Specific strategies include:

• Interim or Transitional Housing
• Food and Clothing Distribution
• Emergency Relief
• Life Skills Training
• Job Training or Placement
• In-Home Support
• Transportation

View Human Needs Grants Awarded For 2008-2009

Health & Wellness

Programs that support providing health education, health care, or substance abuse prevention, intervention, and/or treatment for children or adults in an effort to keep people healthy and as a way to promote healthy lifestyles. Specific strategies include:

• Health Care & Education for low-income, uninsured, elderly and disabled
• Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention & Treatment

View Health and Wellness Funding Grants for 2008-2009

Success By 6

Programs, services, and activities that help children birth to six years prepare for success in school. Specific strategies include:

• Child Care/Child Care Provider Training
• Parenting Skills and Support

View Success By 6 Grants Awarded for 2008-2009

Community investment volunteers guide critical investment decisions.

Help us ensure that money is invested in the highest performing programs and making the most measurable, meaningful change by volunteering!

Work with approximately 60 other community volunteers to determine the most effective investment of United Way funds in high-performing, local programs addressing critical needs in our community. Volunteers will be garnered from all facets of the community: government, business, finance, faith based, academia, social service, medical… anyone who wishes to make a difference in this community is welcome to be a part of this dynamic process!