So what does United Way do?

LIVING UNITED in Greater Chattanooga

Advancing the Common Good

United Way is working to advance the common good by:

•Preparing children for success in school •Promoting economic stability so people can provide for themselves and their families •Caring for the most vulnerable in our community.

By creating lasting changes in social conditions and preventing problems from happening

, we create a stronger and healthier community for everyone.

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United Way of Greater Chattanooga

Impact Focus

EDUCATION

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SUPPORTING

STABILITY

VULNERABLE

MISSION

: To unite people and resources in building a stronger and healthier community.

STABILITY: Building Stable Lives

STABILITY:

Building Stable Lives Why Stability?

We believe that people can and will help themselves when given a chance. Stability involves: • Supporting basic needs while increasing financial education • Helping people obtain skills development and job training • Assisting with emergency and long-term needs • Supporting youth development programs United Way invests in programs that help these people

build stable lives

so that they do not have to rely on community services or their neighbors for help.

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STABILITY: Building Stable Lives

• In 2008 , 2-1-1 handled more than 40,000 calls for referral. Thanks to you, 2-1-1 was there to help people get the help they needed.

What if you, or someone you know, needs help?

The fastest way to find help is to call 2-1-1. 2-1 1 is United Way’s information and referral hotline that can connect folks who need help with local agencies who can give help.

Its free, easy and confidential! Just dial 2-1-1, or 423-265-8000 outside of Hamilton County. United Way of Greater Chattanooga | www.LiveUnitedChattanooga.org

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EDUCATION: Investing In Children

EDUCATION: Investing in Children

Why Education?

Education means investing in children so that they can achieve their full potential through: • Improving access to quality, affordable child care and early learning opportunities • Providing quality after-school and mentoring programs for youth • • Helping improve early childhood education programs Educating parents about the importance of their involvement in a child’s first three years United Way invests in programs that prepare children for success in school, and in life. That’s good for everyone!

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EDUCATION: Investing in Children

United Way prepares children for success in school and life:

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Project Ready for School

– Free book each month to children under age 5. More than 16,000 signed up!

– Free “Learning Checkups” – Free classes for parents and caregivers •

Neighborhood Reading Centers

– United Way partners with neighborhoods, community groups and faith-based organizations to sponsor 19 Reading Centers, offering books and literacy resources to families in the neighborhoods they serve.

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Funding for Pre-K Classrooms

– Provided funds for two local Pre-Kindergarten classrooms. – Governor Bredesen has challenged United Ways in Tennessee to lead the charge in bringing Pre-K classrooms in every county.

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STABILITY: Building Stable Lives

SUPPORT:

Supporting the Most Vulnerable Why Support?

United Way has always been there

to help the most vulnerable in our community who may be dependent on services throughout their lives.

United Way helps these people in need: • Maintain dignity and independence • Maintain social and emotional stability • Connect to social services through 2-1-1 United Way of Greater Chattanooga | www.LiveUnitedChattanooga.org

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So…United Way helps people, right?

SURE WE DO! Always have!

BUT, what makes United Way unique is how

we help our community work together

to have lasting impact on tough community issues that take everyone’s energy to solve. By

focusing on the underlying causes

of these issues, we can prevent people from needing help in the future and make life better for everyone. That’s what it means to

LIVE UNITED!

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Q: How can you

LIVE UNITED

?

A:

GET INVOLVED!

Give!

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Donate to United Way’s Community Fund

. It’s the easiest way to help the most people and impact your community!

Advocate!

• Visit our website and to learn more about issues you’re affecting.

Volunteer!

• Time is also a valuable gift to the community!

United Way’s Volunteer Center

is an easy way to find volunteer opportunities near you. • Visit

www.LiveUnitedChattanooga.org

more.

to learn United Way of Greater Chattanooga | www.LiveUnitedChattanooga.org

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Thank you

Contact: United Way of Greater Chattanooga 630 Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-752-0300 www.LiveUnitedChattanooga.org