Program areas at United Way of Adams County
Community impact - United Way of Adams County Inc. partners with and provides grants to local partner agency programs that improve the quality of life of Adams County residents in the areas of health, education and financial stability. These programs prepare youth for success in school, work, and life, provide child care, early learning and after school mentoring opportunities for at risk youth and partner with schools and parents to improve and promote educational success. Uwac also collaborates with community partners to improve health by increasing access to mental health and other healthcare services and financial stability by providing disaster and emergency services, support, and prevention.
Fiscally sponsored groups - United Way of Adams County Inc. has partnerships that focus on their mission to inspire, unite and empower the people of Adams County to reach their full, human potential. It leverages financial, staff, administrative, in-kind and volunteer resources for the following programs: quincy area partnership for unmet needs, tri-state warrior outreach, give kids a smile, kidzpacks weekend food program, and mental health education coalition. The quincy area partnership for unmet needs is a collaboration with the faith community and social services agencies for which uwac provides casework and coordinates client assistance. Tri-state warrior outreach provides assistance to veterans in need, with uwac's casework administration and client support.
Direct programs and services - United Way of Adams County Inc. Delivers direct client support and referral services and ongoing leadership of community/county based collaborative teams. The uwac helpline offers information and referral services to match the needs of community members in crisis to the resources available with one phone call. This is done with uwac's close connection to community agencies and caseworkers. Uwac coordinates interagency council, voluntary organizations active in disaster (voad), emergency food & shelter, and good news of christmas programs.