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Income

Assisting people in the pursuit of better lives

The United Way believes strong families are teh foundation of a thriving community.  Families confront real problems everyday; employment, housing and parenting.  When these problems get out of control, a family is in danger of breaking apart.  The United Way provides opportunities for families to overcome these cycles.

A Chance to Make It

Many families are working, but can't get ahead.  The United Way is helping pursue their dreams through education initiatives, financial skills training and home ownership classes.  These asset-building opportunities help participants earn a living wage, become financially stable and take greater control of their lives.

Ready to Succeed

Children can't wait to start learning.  Parents h ave to get involved in their children's learning from day one.  Families First, a community partnership supported by United Way, helps families with young children succeed. The United Way also supports early learning centers and in-home parenting support.

Building Neighborhoods

The United Way supports resident leaders as they actively take responsibility for their community, and recruit neighbors to join in.  When residents work together to improve their neighborhood, bonds are built that foster cultural and social understanding.

WHY LIVE UNITED.

When we reach out a hand to one we influence the condition of all.

When you give to the United Way, you're lending a hand to your neighbors, family and friends who live right here in Elkhart County.

When we LIVE UNITED... Elkhart County does more... it's that simple.

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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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