Program areas at PPUW
Community investment: in order to make significant changes in a community many organizations must work together to support those who are in need. Through the community investment/fund allocations process, Pikes Peak United Way works with and provides funding to 20 other non-profit agencies that provide services in the areas of education, income, and health. High level volunteers are gathered to perform an annual review of the funded partners and recommendations regarding the agencies and/or programs viability and distribution of funds are presented to the Pikes Peak United Way board of directors.
Community impact: if you ask people in the Pikes Peak region about the state of our community and its goals, you'll hear a wide variety of opinions on what they are and what they should be. The most successful community agendas are those based on shared community aspirations and objectives developed by citizens, not just "expert" opinions and data alone. With that in mind, Pikes Peak United Way continues to listen to the community to understand the vision for our region, and what obstacles we face to achieving those ambitions. Placing value on both expert as well as public knowledge, we will be focusing our efforts on three key areas: education, income and health. (con't on sch o)
2-1-1 information and referral: 2-1-1 is a free, multilingual, easy-to-remember three-digit phone number that serves residents of 12 counties (alamosa, conejos, costilla, chaffee, cheyenne, el paso, lincoln, mineral, park, rio grande, saguache, and teller), helping those in need navigate the complex and ever-growing maze of health and human service providers in their community. At present, trained information specialists staff the hotline from 8a.m. To 5p.m. Monday through friday utilizing a comprehensive database of over 2,923 resources including federal, state, and local government agencies, private non-profits, as well as faith and community-based organizations. (con't on sch o)
Colorado Springs Promise
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Family Success Center