United Way: Stories of Hope

Thanks to You:

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

Clothes That Work

Raquel was referred to Clothes That Work from a local training program. Wearing her jeans, a button up shirt and sneakers, Raquel had been searching for a job for nine months.

A young, single mom, Raquel was caught in a catch 22. She wanted to enter the workforce; however, after providing for her child’s needs she had nothing left for an interview outfit.

At Clothes That Work, Raquel selected an interview outfit and received one-on-one coaching on making a positive first impression. In her new suit, Raquel quickly secured a job at a financial institution and returned to Clothes That Work to build a work wardrobe based on her new dress code.

Clothes That Work is a United Way Partner Agency helping people achieve financial stability leading to independence. Clothes That Work is receiving $19,657 through the United Way Campaign this year.