The pandemic has reinforced the importance of taking care of each other and United Way’s mission: to galvanize the caring power of communities. Rebuilding isn’t a matter of going back to where we were. It’s reimagining how we can be better and building towards that – together.
– Families who can’t afford medical care for their children
– Senior citizens who can’t afford life-saving medicine
– People who can’t find healthy food nearby
– Children starting school without the skills necessary to succeed
– Kids who can barely read by third grade
– Youth who don’t go on to college or vocational training
– Families who can’t afford to put food on their tables
– Homeless veterans who can’t access help to get off the street
– Unemployed youth who lack skills training needed for a good job that offers a living wage