Transcript What Does United Way Do? - the United Way of Lackawanna and

What Does United Way Do?
What does United Way do?
The simplest answer is…
WE HELP PEOPLE.
People from all walks of life:
• Families
• Babies
• Teenagers
• Older adults
• New parents
• People with health problems
• Those coping with special
mental or physical challenges
• People who want to make
their lives better.
• And more…!
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Last year, we partnered with 23
agencies in Lackawanna County and
awarded 18 grants to Wayne County
Organizations.
WE HELP PEOPLE.
In fact, we helped more than 55,000
people last year.
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That’s 1 out of 4 people in our region
that received help because of the
United Way last year.
WE HELP PEOPLE.
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How do we help so many people with
so many needs?
That’s where you come
in!
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We’re able to help because, each
year, thousands of caring people—
LIKE YOU!—give generously to the
United Way of Lackawanna and
Wayne Counties.
The money raised here,
stays here, helping people
in our community.
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Partner Agencies
American Red Cross
of Lackawanna County
Meals on Wheels of NEPA
The ARC of NEPA
NEPA Council,
Boy Scouts of America
Boys and Girls Clubs of NEPA
St. Joseph’s Center
Catholic Social Services
Day Nursery Association
Scranton Primary
Health Care Center
Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA
Serving Seniors, Inc.
Greater Carbondale YMCA
Telespond Senior Services
Greater Scranton YMCA
United Cerebral Palsy of NEPA
Hemodialysis Patients’ Association
of NEPA
Voluntary Action Center of NEPA
Jewish Community Center
Women’s Resource Center
Jewish Family Service
of Lackawanna County
Lackawanna Branch,
PA Assoc. for the Blind
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2012 Wayne County
Grantees
 Alert Hook & Ladder Company No. 2
 Victims’ Intervention Program
 American Red Cross, Wayne Pike
Chapter
 Wallenpaupack School District
 Catholic Social Services
 Wayne County Area Agency on Aging
 Devereux Pocono Center
 Wayne County Children’s Christmas
Bureau
 Hawley Public Library
 Wayne County Historical Society
 Honesdale Communities That Care
 Wayne County Public Library
 Hose Co. No. 1 – Honesdale Fire
Dept.
 Wayne County YMCA
 Prompton Fire & Rescue Unit
 Workforce Wayne
 Texas #4 Fire Company
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Here’s How it Works…
goes to United Way,
where volunteers
study the outcomes of
programs and decide
how the money can
best be used in the
community.
A donation
…make measurable
differences in
people’s lives,
strengthening OUR
community.
Then the funds are
invested in local
programs that…
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Instead of focusing on one single issue, we focus
on lots of them….
 Investing in Youth & Children
 Strengthening Families
 Improving Community Health & Wellness
 Helping Neighbors in Crisis
 Supporting Older Adults
 Caring for People with Special Physical or Mental Challenges
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When you give to the United Way, you can choose
to direct your gift to the issues that matter most to
you, or you can give to the Community Impact
Fund which is carefully monitored by volunteers
who will invest your donation in the programs
impacting our community’s most pressing needs.
This way, your donation not only goes to the
immediate need that everyone is aware of but also
addresses those that are less obvious…but no less
important.
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Our United Way also
helps in other ways…
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The Building Blocks
for a Good Life
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Education
Helping children, youth and adults
achieve their full potential
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Income
Helping individuals and families
build savings, sustain assets
and enjoy financial stability
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Health
Improving physical and mental
health, safety & well-being for
people of all ages
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Ever wonder what difference your
gift to United Way really makes?
8,034 households got
emergency food
1,615 preschoolers prepared for
success in kindergarten—and life!
264 women and children
received shelter safe from
domestic violence
117 older adults received 1,818
warm, nutritious meals
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Visit UWLC.NET and click on the Get Connected
button of our homepage to visit this easy-to-use,
web-based platform that connects you with
opportunities to make a difference!
Create a profile today and search for the
opportunities that are right for you to…
GIVE your unused materials and household items
ADVOCATE for causes that need your passionate
voice
VOLUNTEER your time in ways that have a huge
impact!
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PLEASE GIVE.
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