Program areas at United Way of Eastern NM
Community grants and direct assostance to individuals - grants supported 22 programs at 11 local agencies through a competitive process plus donor choice gifts to other charities. Grant funds support programs that fight domestic violence and child abuse, strengthen family financial stability, empower and engage youth and disabled adults, provide decent housing, and fight food insecurity for low income and elderly citizens. In addition, uwenm gave $38,273 in rent and utility assistance to 98 households. $9,273 in heaters, minor home repair, bus passes and help with id/birth certificates for 233 families.
2-1-1 helpline/youth success/vol ctr-- 2-1-1 assisted over 3,100 callers in 2023, referring them to local/regional services. Youth success; 21k diapers & 16k school supplies to needy families; 6,772 books mailed as dolly parton imagination library affiliate; 800+ freshman from 9 school districts given "reality check day" financial literacy experience; engaged 96 community leaders to address barriers faced by our families; no worries wall provided 20k+ hygiene items to middle/high school students at 48 sites. Volunteer ctr;connected volunteers to 2,300+ activies with 23 local organizations.
Hrsa grant allowed uwenm to establish the 4 co behavioral health partnersip to support expansion of mental health services(especially for population under 17yo),reduce stigma,and increase supports for individuals leaving mh/bh institutions and their families.