Our Goal
To improve early grade reading levels and cut the high school drop-out rate in half.
Impact in Community
In 2022, United Way agencies provided opportunities for youth and adults to learn and be successful in school and life. There were 743 youth connected to a caring adult through Community Partner programming. Through Big Brothers Big Sisters and Teammates mentoring programs, 201 children had a mentor in school or out in the community. 258 boys and girls learned value of service to their community by participating in After School Scouting Programs through Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. In 2022, 35,087 books were mailed to local children through the Imagination Library Program. In the past 10 years, the Imagination Library program has served 10,700 children, and 6,611 children have graduated from the program. 25 parents attended parenting classes through Boys Town.
Fast Facts from 2022
United Way Community Partners served 11,148 people in education.
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In the past 10 years, the Imagination Library program has served 10,700.
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258 learned the value of service to their community by participating in After School Scouting Program.
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201 youth were connected to a caring adult through mentoring programs.
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2,498 youth learned the value and skills on how to be alcohol and drug free.
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2,778 youth learned about healthy relationships.
How YOU Can Help
It's Easy! Volunteer. You can volunteer to be a mentor, tutor, troop leader, etc. Click Here to view current volunteer opportunities on the Go2Volunteer website.