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Basic Needs Framework

The United Way addresses the most pressing issues facing our community.The United Way works to ensure everyone has access to affordable and quality care so they can lead safe, healthy and rewarding lives.

Goals

Key Strategies

Objectives

  • Individuals and families are mentally healthy
  • Mental health screenings and assessments
  • Accessible and affordable therapy
  • Integrated mental health services
  • Individual and families benefit from therapeutic resources and services to improve their quality of life.
 
  • Safety net and emergency services provide a foundation of care and support
  • Emergency and transitional housing programs
  • Emergency Food Pantries
  • Congregate Meals
  • Disaster Preparedness and prevention
  • Homeless prevention services
  • Emergency Disaster response services.
  • Individuals and families overcome a crisis or emergency situation
  • Individual and families have emergency food and shelter.
 
  • Individuals and families live in homes free of abuse and violence.
  • Shelter for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence and child abuse.
  • Supportive services - i.e. mental health counseling, child advocates, legal services, support groups
  • Percentage of individuals and families experiencing domestic violence will increase
  • Percentage of abused children will decrease
 
  • Individuals have the knowledge and support necessary to effectively meet their physical needs.
  • Health screening and education programs/services
  • healthy lifestyle education programs
  • Community volunteer activities
  • Adults engage in a healthy lifestyle

 

>> Download the Basic Needs Fact Sheet
>> Download the 2010-2011 Annual Report to the Community

 

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