United Way of Washington County-East

Uwwce supported programs that met the critical basic needs of thousands who lack financial resources and help people find long-term solutions. This funding ensures that: - a safety net of food, shelter and emergency financial assistance is available when needed - financial education and counseling is provided to build more stable futures - job programs allow each person the chance to provide for themselves - housing resources let families be self-reliant - transitional support gets lives back on track - serving families experiencing homelessness including rental assistance and supportive services

Uwwce funded programs to help connect people to services they need, develop skills to be self-sufficient, and offer support in a crisis. Services include: - transportation to get to the doctor or to the store for the elderly or disabled who lack transportation - emergency services when violence or other crisis situation occurs - advocacy and family law support to be self sufficient - 2-1-1 24-hour resource hotline and local staff to direct to people to community resources - connecting volunteers to meaningful ways to give back to our community

Uwwce supported programs that improve health and independence. These programs are designed to improve community health and promote prevention and wellness. Funded programs: - increase access to health care, mental health care, and rehabilitation for elders, those with disabilities, the uninsured, and neighbors who cannot afford care - adults foster care for people living with hiv/aids - improve the lives of our elders with support and services - support those who care for a loved one with support and respite - promote wellness and health - dental care

Thousands of youth were served by uwwce-funded programs including violence prevention, early childhood learning and behavior therapy, youth centers, community justice and scouting programs. Uwwce also supports a growing youth United Way. Programs: - behavioral assistance and youth development, foster care, violence prevention, hunger programs, mental and chemical health - keep kids healthy, physically and emotionally - strengthen families - develop youth leadership, service and philanthropythe kay clint fund for emerging needs, named for the first executive director of the United Way of Washington county east, provides outreach support to the community and provides a more immediate source of funding for emerging needs. The fund makes grants to support new and innovative programs that address unmet or emerging community needs. A group of volunteers lead the grants process which includes reviewing grant applications and making recommendations for awards. These grants are reviewed and approved by the group of kay clint volunteers.women United, is an affiliate program of the United Way of Washington county east. The women United group continues to work with the women's business as a part of their community outreach initiative. We have also worked closely with our partnering agency, valley outreach, to help enhance our focus to support working single parents in Washington county, with job-enhancing programs and workshops through scholarship fund opportunities. We continue to make necessary modifications to this program and recently agreed to expand the financial assistance via a scholarship fund by placing a priority on lower income single mothers, but also including single parents that are wanting to better their employment opportunities and a stronger community safety net. A formal partnership with valley outreach, tubman, solid ground and st. andrew's resource center are in place to help promote and support this program. Women United is a group of women that have a common passion and a shared cause.

Funds were designated by donors for unrestricted support of specific uwwce partner agencies.

Funds were designated by donors for non-partner agencies or other local United ways.

Our local youth United Way program serves to build philanthropy and leadership skills in youth in grades 6-12. The group elects their own president who also serves as a member of the United Way of Washington County-East board of directors. The youth plan and hold a number of fundraisers in the community throughout the school year. Each year they invite local nonprofits to submit grant applications for programs that serve youth and hunger programs, they review the applications, and make decisions about which programs to fund. This year, youth United Way awarded dollars to the following programs: youth development $500 and community meals program $650.