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New 211 Director: Cindi Schnitz
February 05 2008 NEW UNITED WAY 211 DIRECTOR Elkhart, IN- Cindi Schnitz has joined United Way of Elkhart County as the new Vice President of Community Outreach. She is responsible for the United Way 211 Call Center which is a free information and referral line that connects Elkhart County residents with health and human services when they are in need. People living in Elkhart County simply dial 211 to reach a friendly specialist who will assist them in finding a variety of resources. Cindi, a lifetime resident of Elkhart County is a Indiana University graduate who previously worked at CAPS and Oaklawn.
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When we LIVE UNITED... Elkhart County does more... it's that simple.
EDUCATION.
Helping children and youth achieve their potential.
- Kindergarten Readiness
Readiness to succeed in school means children enter kindergarten developmentally on track. - Elementary Readiness
Reading on grade-level by fourth grade means elementary students are prepared to succeed in later grades and to graduate from high school - High School Graduation
Academic achievement is reflected in one-time high school graduation rates
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INCOME.
Promoting financial stability and independence.
- Adult Education
How can adults best engage with post-high school learning opportunities to, in two years or less, move from a low-skill job to a middle skill job? - Financial Literacy
How can a family best learn the fundamental money skills they need to successfully meet their basic needs? - Savings & Assets
How can a family best develop the assets they need to remain financially stable during changes in income, illness or other events.
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HEALTH.
Improving people's health.
- Dental
Untreated dental health problems interfere with the ability to learn, eat and work. - Hunger
If a person is hungry, everything else in life becomes a challenge. - Medical Self-Advocacy
How can a family best learn the fundamental skills they need to successfully navigate a difficult diagnosis?
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