United Way Partner Agencies and Programs
HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES |
United Way of Greater Greensboro funds 66 programs and initiatives through 30 member agencies and partners. Each program and initiative must demonstrate that it meets a need in the community, makes an impact, and aligns with United Way’s objectives. Every funded program serves a need in our community and is evaluated throughout the year.
GROWING SUCCESSFUL KIDS
VISION: All children in greater Greensboro grow up in healthy physical, social, emotional and academic environments that are safe and nurturing.
Objectives:
- Reduce the number of children in our community who are neglected or abused
- Reduce the number of families unable to obtain affordable, quality childcare
- Increase the number of children who meet age-appropriate developmental milestones for entry into kindergarten/first grade
- Increase the likelihood of success in schools for disadvantaged students through social and academic enrichment
View the list of this focus area's partner agencies and funded programs for 2010-2011: Education.
HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES
VISION: All people in greater Greensboro have the opportunity to lead self-sufficient and dignified lives.
Objectives:
- Provide immediate relief and transitional aid that allows individuals in need to resume or improve self-sufficiency
- Increase the capacity of individuals and families to deal with difficult life situations
- Increase the ability of people to maximize their potential
- Reduce barriers to the use of community service
View the list of this focus area's partner agencies and funded programs for 2010-2011: Income and Self-Sufficiency.
CARING FOR EVERYONE'S HEALTH
VISION: All people in greater Greensboro have the opportunity to maximize their physical, mental and emotional health and well-being.
Objectives:
- Increase access to preventive, educational and other health services by underserved ethnic and cultural minorities
- Increase access to healthcare, support, and prevention education services for individuals with, or at risk of, specialized health needs
- Reduce the number of people in our community with behavioral health or substance abuse problems that are destructive to individuals, families, and communities
View the list of this focus area's partner agencies and funded programs for 2010-2011: Health.
| Directory of Partnery Agencies | UWGG Announces $7.3 Million Community Investment (July 6, 2010) |
United Way board approves funding plan
(News & Record Article, July 6, 2010) |