United Way In Action

When we reach out a hand to one, we improve the conditions for all. The needs are great and our solutions must address the root causes of our community’s priority issues. It is time to make a significant impact and change our community’s conditions. We invite you to be part of the change.

Children and Youth in Crisis

 
• 2,400 juvenile arrests annually
• 504 teen births annually
• 400 children on the waiting list for subsidized child care
• 3,300 children abused and neglected annually
• 47 percent of students on free and reduced lunch

Low Quality of Life

 
• 1,900 homeless individuals with an average age of 9
• 635 families required temporary housing last year
• 1,900 families sought assistance last year due to job loss, injury or illness
• 22 percent of children live in poverty
• 450 area seniors on waiting list for services

No Access to Healthcare

 
• 61,200 individuals are uninsured or lack access to health care
• 17 percent of children do not have heath care insurance