Key Focus Areas
Previously, our focus areas incorporated nine milestones called Steps to Success that covered three main categories: “Education, Income & Health”. We’ve incorporated these milestones into three newly named focus areas.
“Education” has transitioned to “Youth Opportunity” to capture the full breadth of how we are helping prepare young people to realize their potential from cradle to career.
“Income”/ “Financial Stability” has transitioned to “Financial Security” to better convey that United Way is not just focused on income (which may not be a livable wage) or financial stability today, but on creating pathways to a stronger, more sustainable financial future.
“Health” has transitioned to “Healthy Community” to emphasize how we are improving well-being for all and advancing equitable health access through a broader array of interventions, including nutrition, food security, mental health support and more.
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY – helping young people realize their full potential (click here for our Case Statement)
- Childcare and early childhood education
- Out-of-school-time learning
- Literacy development
- College and career readiness
FINANCIAL SECURITY – creating a stronger financial future for every generation (click here for our Case Statement)
- Adult education, job training, and career pathways
- Financial education and coaching
- Homelessness prevention, affordable housing, and homeownership
HEALTHY COMMUNITY – Improving health and well-being for all (click here for our Case Statement)
- Healthcare access
- Maternal and child health
- Food security
- Mental health support