UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT:PHILOSOPHY: EVERYONE DESERVES OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD A GOOD LIFE A QUALITY EDUCATION THAT LEADS TO A STABLE JOB, ENOUGH INCOME TO SUPPORT A FAMILY THROUGH ALL OF LIFE'S STAGES, GOOD HEALTH, AND A SAFE HOME. GOAL: TO CREATE LONG-LASTING CHANGE BY ADDRESSING OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST SERIOUS PROBLEMS BY INVESTING IN SOLUTIONS RIGHT HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY.STRATEGY: FOCUS ON THREE CRITICAL ISSUE AREAS, HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY THE BUILDING BLOCKS TO A GOOD LIFE. HEALTH HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS IS A STRONG INDICATOR OF THE HEALTH OF A COMMUNITY. ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING GOOD HEALTH IS IMPORTANT DURING ALL STAGES OF LIFE, FROM CONCEPTION THROUGH CHILDHOOD, INTO ADULTHOOD AND THROUGH OLDER AGE. TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY WE MUST ALL BECOME MORE AWARE OF HEALTH RISKS, STARTING FROM BEFORE BIRTH. WHETHER IT IS A TEEN STRUGGLING TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION, A SENIOR IN NEED OF HOME HEALTH CARE, OR A SURVIVOR OF ABUSE SEEKING A SAFER ENVIRONMENT; UNITED WAY IS WORKING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL. UNITED WAY PARTNERS WITH AGENCIES TO PROVIDE HELP TO THOSE WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE, SENIORS IN NEED OF HOME HEALTH CARE, SURVIVORS OF ABUSE AND INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR ADDICTION. IN 2023-24, UNITED WAY WILL INVEST APPROXIMATELY $7,052,514 IN HEALTH PROGRAMS.GOALS IN HEALTH: PROVIDE FUNDING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF YOUTH AND ADULTS WHO: ARE ABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH DIGNITY. HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE MENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, DENTAL, AND GENERAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES. HAVE ACCESS TO PREVENTION EDUCATION AND CAN AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS. HAVE A NETWORK OF SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS. HAVE ACCESS TO DOMESTIC AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES. HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PRENATAL CARE, AND PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES. UNITED WAY'S IMPACT IN HEALTHLAST YEAR, 72,475 YOUTH AND ADULTS HAD INCREASED ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES, AND SAFER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES.UNITED WAY USES COMMON MEASUREMENT TOOLS TO MEASURE OUR IMPACT. TO SEE THE MOST UP TO DATE RESULTS IN HEALTH, VISIT OUR WEBSITE. HTTPS://WWW.UNITEDWAYGMWC.ORG/HEALTHEDUCATION EDUCATION IS THE CORNERSTONE OF INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY SUCCESS. STRONG, PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITIES ARE DEPENDENT UPON A SKILLED WORKFORCE THAT CAN COMPETE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY. IT'S NOT ENOUGH TO INTERVENE IN HIGH SCHOOL. IT IS CRITICAL TO REACH CHILDREN EARLYEVEN BEFORE THEY START SCHOOL. ONCE A YOUNG PERSON FALLS BEHIND, IT CAN BE VERY DIFFICULT TO CATCH UP. IF A CHILD ISN'T READING AT GRADE LEVEL BY 3RD GRADETHEY MAY NEVER CATCH UP. UNITED WAY IS WORKING WITH SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CHANGE THAT AND HELPING TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS A CHANCE FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, WORK, AND LIFE BY INVESTING IN PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE RESULTS. IN 2023-2024, UNITED WAY WILL INVEST APPROXIMATELY $6,704,222 IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS.GOALS IN EDUCATION: PROVIDE FUNDING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN WHO: MEET DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES. ENTER SCHOOL READY TO SUCCEED. READ PROFICIENTLY BY THIRD GRADE. GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME. RESIST NEGATIVE INFLUENCES. ARE PREPARED FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, WORK, AND LIFE.UNITED WAY'S IMPACT IN EDUCATION:LAST YEAR, 70,251 CHILDREN OR THEIR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS RECEIVED SUPPORT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.UNITED WAY USES COMMON MEASUREMENT TOOLS TO MEASURE OUR IMPACT. TO SEE THE MOST UP TO DATE RESULTS IN EDUCATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE. HTTPS://WWW.UNITEDWAYGMWC.ORG/EDUCATIONFINANCIAL STABILITY OUR COMMUNITY WILL ONLY PROSPER AND GROW IF ALL FAMILIES ARE FINANCIALLY STABLE. FEWER FINANCIAL STRESSES LEAD TO HEALTHIER LIVES, IMPROVED WORK PERFORMANCE, AND BETTER EDUCATION OUTCOMES. UNITED WAY INVESTS IN PROGRAMS THAT HELP ADULTS IMPROVE THEIR EDUCATION LEVEL AND CREATE A MORE FINANCIALLY SECURE FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.UNITED WAY'S WORK IN FINANCIAL STABILITY IS FOCUSED ON ENSURING ALL FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY. IN 2023-2024, UNITED WAY WILL INVEST APPROXIMATELY $14,120,161 IN FINANCIAL STABILITY PROGRAMS.GOALS IN FINANCIAL STABILITY: INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ADULTS & FAMILIES WHO: HAVE A STABLE PLACE TO CALL HOME. ARE ABLE TO MEET THEIR HOUSEHOLD'S FOOD NEEDS. HAVE ACCESS TO FREE OR REDUCED COST LEGAL AID. GAIN EDUCATIONAL AND/OR TRAINING SKILLS TO SECUREAND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT THAT OFFERS A FAMILY SUSTAINING WAGE. INCREASE THEIR WEALTH BY ACHIEVING ASSET GOALS LIKE HOMEOWNERSHIP OR A STRONG SAVINGS ACCOUNT.UNITED WAY'S IMPACT IN FINANCIAL STABILITY:LAST YEAR, 37,433 ADULTS AND FAMILIES BENEFITED FROM PROGRAMS THAT REDUCED BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND PROVIDED SAFE AND STABLE HOMES.UNITED WAY USES COMMON MEASUREMENT TOOLS TO MEASURE OUR IMPACT. TO SEE THE MOST UP TO DATE RESULTS IN FINANCIAL STABILITY, VISIT OUR WEBSITE. HTTPS://WWW.UNITEDWAYGMWC.ORG/FINANCIAL-STABILITYSPECIAL INITIATIVESAS A COMMUNITY, WE MUST INVEST OUR RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY AND IN A WAY THAT WILL LEAD TO LONG-TERM CHANGE. UNITED WAY ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY IN A NUMBER OF SPECIAL INITIATIVES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY THAT BRING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES FROM ACROSS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER. WE WORK TOGETHER TO SET PRIORITIES AND BUILD STRATEGIES THAT DRIVE LONG-TERM CHANGE. HEALTH INITIATIVESMENTAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT FUNDSUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME, UNDERSERVED ADULT AND YOUTH POPULATIONS IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY.TEEN MENTAL WELLNESS: EMPOWERING MINDSCHANGE LIVES OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BY FOCUSING ON PREVENTION, EQUITY, AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.EDUCATION INITIATIVESMILWAUKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP THE GOAL OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS TO TRANSFORM SCHOOLS INTO A PLACE WHERE STUDENTS, FAMILIES, STAFF, AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY CAN WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE EVERY STUDENT IS SUCCESSFUL. WE USE THE GUIDING PRACTICES OF SHARED LEADERSHIP, EQUITY AND CULTURAL RELEVANCE TO ACHIEVE THIS VISION. HELPING KIDS SUCCEEDSUPPORTS EDUCATORS, INCREASES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AND ENHANCES FAMILY STABILITY AND EMPOWERMENT IN WAUKESHA, OZAUKEE, AND WASHINGTON COUNTY HIGHEST-NEED SCHOOLS. FINANCIAL STABILITY INITIATIVESFINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT ASSIST WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN PLANNING THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURE. RACIAL EQUITY FUNDTHIS NEW FUND IS FOCUSED ON A COMMITMENT TO DEEPEN OUR IMPACT AS FUNDERS, PARTNERS, AND CONVENERS, ESPECIALLY AS RELATED TO RACIAL EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. OUR GOAL IS TO INCREASE FUNDING TO BLACK- AND BROWN-LED ORGANIZATIONS AND ADVOCATE AND SUPPORT BLACK AND BROWN-LED IDEAS.REDUCING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ADVANCEMENTTHIS INITIATIVE INVESTS IN STRATEGIES SO THAT ALL ADULTS OF WORKING AGE SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT WITH A LIVABLE WAGE AT A WORKPLACE WHERE THEY ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT.SAFE & STABLE HOMES: ENDING FAMILY HOMELESSNESSENDING FAMILY HOMELESSNESS IN OUR FOUR-COUNTY REGION BY MOVING FAMILIES INTO PERMANENT HOMES, ENSURING FAMILIES STAY STABLY HOUSED, AND PREVENTING FAMILY HOMELESSNESS. TECHQUITYBRIDGES THE DIGITAL DIVIDE BY FOSTERING GREATER DIGITAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY.