| 3,371 people were housed in emergency facilities when they found themselves without a home. |
| 7,132 area youth showed an increased knowledge of healthy behaviors such as avoiding drugs, alcohol and early sexual activity. |
| 11,037 people received crisis counseling in times of need. |
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
-Mahatma Gandhi
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Financial
Stability
● Advance opportunities for low-income families and individuals to
secure and sustain safe and affordable housing.
● Increase funding for emergency assistance and improve
utilization and coordination of resources.
● Increase access to workforce development opportunities, improve
financial literacy skills, and maximize available income tax credits.
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to read United Way's platform statement on Financial Stability.
Click here to read United Way's white paper on the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Healthcare
● Sustain access to adequate systems, resources, and programs for
children and adults that have no or inadequate health insurance.
● Improve access and appropriate utilization of available health
resources and services.
● Support community-based services for child health, persons who are
elderly or disabled, behavioral health, and prescription assistance.
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to read United Way's platform statement on Healthcare.
HelpLink 2-1-1
● Sustain and expand the 2-1-1 universal dial code across the region,
Ohio, and the nation.
● Facilitate tax incentives for charitable giving and protect nonprofit
tax exemption with accountability and transparency.
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to read United Way's platform statement on HelpLink 2-1-1. |
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