SUPPORTING THE MISSION IN UNION COUNTY

In January 2022, a diverse committee of Union County community members was created to identify areas of need where United Way funding can make the greatest impact in the Union County community. Working together, our mission continues to focus on strengthening the overall health and well-being of Union County citizens. We will focus efforts on three major areas: Economic Stability and Access to Quality Education and Healthcare.

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Our focus in this impact area is housing stability and food security. Many of our Union County citizens continue to struggle with meeting housing and food needs. Housing and food assistant services will enable individuals and families to stay in their homes, provide access to safe housing during times of crisis, and provide access to nutritious foods. Helping our neighbors meet these basic needs will enable them to focus on and thrive in other areas of life.

Another major focus is the support of the Intellectual Developmental Disability (I/DD) community. The lack of vocational services and after-school programs for these youth and young adults affect both the individuals and their families in social, mental and economic ways. This work crosses several of our services areas.

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Our second focus is on childhood literacy and mentoring programs. Early language interactions, quality childcare, and intervention resources encourage higher literacy rates and academic success.

Supporting low-income and at-risk youth through mentor programs can result in scholastic achievements, improved mental health, and the motivation to pursue a collegiate education or career path. In fact, students who participate in a mentoring program are 55% more likely to enroll in college, even when affected by an opportunity gap.

To promote the wellness of the Union County area, we will fund access to affordable and quality healthcare. Unfortunately, over 11% of Union County citizens live without healthcare. By giving this community better access to medical treatment and resources, they can experience a higher quality of life, both physically and mentally.

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