United Way of Wayne and Holmes

Other program services: workforce development, whire services, and otherworkforce development: we believe people need skills, training, equipment, reliable transportation and childcare in order to advance their career opportunities.in 2023, our funded programs provided the following services:25 people received tuition assistance for adult education18 people received industry credentials7 boot vouchers were given away to people who needed this to obtain employment5 other needs were met for individuals to obtain employmentwhire referral linethis program provides free information and referrals to people in need in Holmes and Wayne county. It also provides printed resource directories for senior citizens and people who are homeless.in 2023 we answered 2,107 phone calls on our first call for help hotline. More than 120 appointments for free tax preparation and 390 older adults registered for senior assistance.form 990, part iii, line 4aprogram service accomplishments:safety netwe believe people need food, shelter and clothing in order to be positioned for improvement.in 2023, our funded programs provided the following basic needs to people in Holmes and Wayne counties:18,368 meals were served to hungry people. 67 families received emergency shelter10,016 nights in shelters were providedsevere weather shelter was open from november 1 - april 30form 990, part iii, line 4bprogram service accomplishments:youth developmentwe believe children need safe, stable, active and fun environments to learn, grow, adapt and succeed.in 2023, in collaboration with our funded programs provided the following services for children and families:5,445 children received free books to improve literacy70,340 free books were given to children977 children were given before/after school tutoring265 children received scholarships to campsform 990, part iii, line 4cprogram service accomplishments:health/mental health/substance abuse treatmentwe believe people need access to health care, mental health care and substance abuse treatment in order to improve their overall chances of prosperity.in 2023, our funded programs provided the following services:more than 3,500 hours of 1:1 case management was provided4,817 people were provided dental care2,011 hours of mental health counseling was provided to people with mental health counseling700+ people were treated for substance abuse