Our Goal
Cut the number of low-income families that are financially unstable in half.
Impact in Community
There are a growing number of people in our community who are struggling to make ends meet. United Way agencies provide financial assistance and education to help families through crisis situations and to develop plans for moving forward. At Hope Harbor, residents were taught financial skills resulting in in debt paid or money put into savings accounts. Hope Harbor provided 21,629 bed nights and served 2,465 people with general assistance. At the YMCA, children learned how to swim with no cost to the families. People received legal advice and were served by Legal Aid. At Adult Education, adults completed their GED and are able to better provide for their families. Plus, individuals increased their literacy, basic educational skills or English proficiency through Adult Education. Through the Multicultural Coalition, individuals improved job access due to removal of barriers (child-care, transportation, etc.). The Multicultural Coalition also celebrated new United States citizens.
Fast Facts
United Way Community Partners improved financial stability for 6,046 people.
- Provided $45,600 in assistance for 279 people.
- 35 families were adopted in the Adopt a Family program.
- 2,479 children received a gift for the holidays who would have otherwise gone without.
How YOU Can Help
Donate your time, talents and treasures to support the work of Heartland United Way and Community Partners. Click here to visit the Go2Volunteer website or click here to make a secure donation online.