United Way of Lake County

Program achievements include sending designations to other 501(c)(3) organizations, some of which are paid directly by the donor, and other exempt purpose achievements.

211/safe & stable families: a free, confidential, multilingual, 24/7, 365 days per year information and referral helpline. Provides information and referrals to people in need using phone calls, text messaging and online searchable databases. Trained specialists assist individuals and families in need with access to available health and human services: such as food, emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, health clincs, substance abuse and mental health counseling, and more. 79,088 contacts were made to 211 resulting in 17,525 requests with a spend of $1,395,072. The greatest needs addressed included housing and shelter (50%) utilities (11%) and food and employment (6%).

Success by six: children enter kindergarten ready to succeed. This is achieved through a combination of direct service and grants to program partners. Grants to the community totaled $117,000. There were 4 agencies involved that served 175 clients in 2023. These programs ensured children enter kindergarten with the skills they need to be successful in school. Direct service programs have a combined spend of $686,310. Included kindergarten countdown camp serving 115 children and early learning clubs serving 2,677 children. These programs meet the goal: children enter kindergarten with the skills they need to be successful in school. Direct service programs better together served 105 children and 699 families subscribed to bright by text. (see schedule o)those programs meet the goal: babies are born healthy and children 0-5 receive the necessary preventative healthcare.

Youth success has a spend of approximately $809,005 it meets the goal: students staying on track to graduation while having access to the critical support and resources to succeed in school, work, and life. Direct service programs include science speakers (100 students) and breakfast club (31 8th graders and 25 7th graders). Resources include (2700 backpacks, 1611 books, 15 sensory paths, and 19 learning trails). Students received mentorship in academics, social emotional support, and guidance to develop the skills needed to succeed.