CEDAR VALLEY UNITED WAY

CEDAR VALLEY UNITED WAY WORKS TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD BY FOCUSING ON EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND HEALTH. THESE ARE THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A GOOD LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE TOOLS TO A QUALITY EDUCATION, WHICH LEADS TO A STABLE JOB, AND ENOUGH INCOME TO SUPPORT A FAMILY THROUGH RETIREMENT AND GOOD HEALTH. THE GOAL IS TO INVEST TODAY TO MAKE THE LASTING IMPACT TO PREVENT PROBLEMS FROM HAPPENING.THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTS EDUCATION RESOURCES SO CHILDREN ARE PREPARED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, SO YOUNG PEOPLE CAN GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, AND SO YOUNG ADULTS MAKE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO WORK LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS FAMILIES BECOME FINANCIALLY STABLE AND INDEPENDENT BY INVESTING IN PROGRAMS WITH PROVEN STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES JOB AND SKILLS TRAINING, OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO FAMILY-SUSTAINING WAGES, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND SERVICES THAT COVER THE FULL SPECTRUM OF HOUSING NEEDS FOR THOSE SEEEKING A PLACE TO CALL HOME.THE ORGANIZATION STRATEGICALLY INVESTS IN COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADULTHOOD. INITIATIVES INCLUDE CAPACITY-BUILDING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, PARTICULARLY FOR VULNERABLE YOUTH. THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR A MULTI-GENERATIONAL APPROACH TO ENHANCE IMPACTS, HELPING BOTH CHILDREN AND PARENTS ACHIEVE SUCCESS THROUGH EDUCATION.THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTS RESOURCES TO IMPROVING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN. WE INVEST IN MULTI-GENERATIONAL HEALTH INITIATIVES PROMOTING HEALTHCARE ACCESS, MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH, AND PREVENTING AND ADDRESSING FAMILY VIOLENCE AND CHILD AND ELDER ABUSE. THROUGH COLLABORATION, THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO REDUCE HEALTH BARRIERS, PROMOTE HEALTHY BEHAVIORS, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD HEALTHIER LIVES. CONTINUUM OF SERVICES RANGE FROM PREVENTION TO TREATMENT AND CRISIS INTERVENTION. THE ORGANIZATION INVESTS IN EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS SO A TEMPORARY SET BACK DOES NOT BECOME PERMANENT.THE ORGANZATION PROVIDES ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES USING THE 211 SYSTEM.THE ORGANZATION HAS THE ABILITY TO RESPOND AS NEEDS ARISE THROUGH SOCIAL INNOVATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNER FUNDING.THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTS MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR BOOKS FOR BABIES, THE CAMPAIGN FOR GRADE LEVEL READING, THE CEDAR VALLEY MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT, LOCAL BOOK DRIVES AND THE A WOMEN'S CAREER MENTORING PROGRAM.