What UWRV does for the Community It’s our job to know and understand the Roanoke Valley’s toughest challenges. And every day, we bring the best partners together to solve the issues that matter most. 40% of households in the Roanoke Valley region are struggling to support themselves and your gift to United Way of Roanoke Valley provides help to families and individuals in times of crisis. You help ensure that our children have a safe, healthy start to life, and that they stay in school and graduate. You help provide access to health care for those who would otherwise go without, and job training for those struggling for employment.
FAMILY-LED SELF-SUFFICIENCY MODEL
FAMILY Strength-based understanding of the family’s current situation and beliefs
STABILIZING STRATEGIES Connection to existing community assets that address/eliminate current barriers
GROWTH STRATEGIES Connection to opportunities that support the achievement of long-term goals and ambitions
SELF-SUFFICIENCY Assessing and supporting the family’s progress towards their ambition
SYSTEMS INFLUENCE COORDINATED SYSTEM OF CARE United Way of Roanoke Valley leads collaborations among service providers across our region so that we can better, and more quickly, help those who need it. It’s a collaborative approach to problem-solving with families working as partners in their journey towards self-sufficiency, and sharing what works with families to inform legislators and decision-makers. By addressing interrelated needs through coordinated care, the entire family - from infants to senior citizens - is able to thrive.
Resources For Your Associates 2-1-1 is committed to being the first, most essential resource to anyone who needs help. A team of highly trained specialists are available 24/7 to help you access local resources and services to address a wide array of needs. Visit www.211.org and for more information and click here for a database of resources. 16
