Yuba-Sutter-Colusa United Way

In 2023 YSCUW had 27 non-profit Partner Agencies. YSCUW managed charitable campaigns for more than 30 local businesses, local governments, school districts and state employees working in Yuba, Sutter and Colusa counties.YSCUW also serves as the agent and chair for the local board of the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program, which distributed $122,768 to local non-profit agencies to purchase food for residents and also to provide emergency shelter services. YSCUW is also responsible for all local bookkeeping for this program. 13 local non-profit organizations received this funding.YSCUW serves as a major community conduit, connecting citizens in need with connections to no cost and low-cost goods and services. Nearly 500 phone calls asking for this assistance were handled through the YSCUW office in 2023 alone.YSCUW collaborates directly with individuals, non-profit and government agencies, members of the faith-based community, and local schools to help improve local social services and to address community needs.Over 200 parents of children 0-5 years have completed our United Way Born Learning Academy which we began in 2022. The Born Learning Academy uses proven tips, tools and resources to help families take an active role in preparing their children for preschool, TK and kindergarten. Through the series of six workshops in local schools, Born Learning Academy provides practical, user-friendly guidance. Born Learning Academy strengthens our communitys school readiness effortsit also helps our partner schools solidify engagement of families with the schools.YSCUW welcomed some 500 members of the public in May of 2023 to the annual Community Resource Fair with 75 exhibitors talking to families about low-cost and no-cost programs and services available in the local area.YSCUW held their annual Cash for Food Drive in the Summer of 2023 which raised $17,234. Our annual Turkey Drive held in November raised $21,903 plus 349 turkeys and hams. 100% of the proceeds from these events were donated to local food pantries and the Yuba-Sutter Food Bank. YSCUW was the major contributor in the starting of Yuba and Sutter Counties first VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters). The organization is headed by YSCUW and has 24 non-profit and government members.