Learn how our Community Response Fund is fighting the impacts of COVID-19.

Children and youth are one of our community’s greatest assets. The reality is, far too many young people are struggling. Poverty, food insecurity, mental illness, safe places and spaces, and a lack of early years supports can have life-long effects including their ability to finish high school. United Way sees the potential in our youngest citizens and that youth engagement and targeted community supports are instrumental in life-long success.

Our Goal

Our Goal

To give children and youth in our community the support they need to get a great start in life, do well in school and reach their potential.

Your support

Your support makes a difference. In :

  • Support One

    477 caregivers participated in programs that enhanced their capacity to support their children’s development

  • Support Two

    313 children and youth were encouraged, empowered, and supported by a caring mentor

  • Support Three

    2,601 youth accessed free or subsidized social, physical, and recreational programs to build resiliency and improve their physical

  • Support Four

    184 at-risk youth accessed places and spaces that provided safety, security, and acceptance

Building Strong Communities Poverty to Possibility