United Way of the Coastal Bend (UWCB)

EDUCATION: 2,607 children and adults participated in programs designed for positive educational outcomes in critical areas of UWCB investment. 94.5% of children 0-5 in UWCB funded programs were developmentally ready to enter school; 79.67% of students in grades K-3 in UWCB funded programs maintained at least a C average in reading; 78.03% of students in grades 4-6 in UWCB funded programs performed at grade level in math and reading; 85.95% of youth in UWCB funded programs reported increased decision-making, leadership, social/emotional connections, or communication skills

HEALTH: 51,650 people participated in programs designed for positive health outcomes in the critical areas of UWCB investment. 84.24% of individuals in UWCB funded programs received physical or mental health care; 100% of victims of violence or crime participating in UWCB funded programs reported increased safety or assistance; 94.73% of youth participating in UWCB funded programs reported increased knowledge of nutrition and healthy activities; 92.97% of participants in UWCB funded programs reported decreased unhealthy behaviors such as alcohol and chemical dependency

FINANCIAL STABILITY: 27,135 people participated in programs which meet basic needs while increasing employability leading to self sufficiency; 98.26% of individuals and families in UWCB funded programs were connected to support services that reduce barriers to achieving financial stability; 82.17% of individuals in UWCB funded programs completed job training and were placed into jobs; 40.54% of individuals in UWCB funded programs completed financial education classes and demonstrated financial capability; 100% of individuals seeking income tax assistance through UWCB Volunteer Income Tax Assistance received the tax preparation assistance they sought