2023 Wish List

VOL 87, HOLIDAY 2023

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GIVE WITH IMPACT make a real difference LEARN HOW TO GIVE

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WE ARE THANKFUL for you.

Last year, 214,688 people in our community used services provided by United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region. Without your generous support, every day, 588 of our neighbors would not have access to critical support.

$11,286,791

122,108

28,790

was invested and leveraged in Dutchess & Orange Counties

individuals benefited from emergency food/shelter services

individuals benefited from community partnership grants

20,403

3,494

3,260

individuals benefited from Day of Sharing and Crisis Intervention

volunteers worked together to make our community stronger

individuals benefited from United Way community support programs

SUPPORTING BASIC NEEDS 22,277

6,480

individuals helped through the Hudson Valley Region 211 confidential emergency helpline

individuals benefited from SingleCare prescription savings cards

5,644

2,232

individuals benefited from free tax services through Hudson Valley CA$H $5,160,279 in Returns $1,693,200 in Savings

individuals benefited from emergency car rides from Lyft

UNITED WAY WILL ALWAYS FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

$1

GIFTED BY YOU

= $5

IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY

WE MAKE SURE YOUR CONTRIBUTION HAS THE LARGEST IMPACT. WHEN YOU CONTRIBUTE $50 TO UWDOR, WE TURN THAT INTO $250 OF COMMUNITY IMPACT.

Emily

Emily, a second-grader facing academic challenges and frequent conflicts with her peers resulting in suspensions, carried a heavy emotional burden. She grappled with a tumultuous family situation, with her mother's struggles with addiction and homelessness leaving her with feelings of abandonment.

Fortunately, an after-school program funded by United Way emerged as a lifeline for Emily.

The program's compassionate, trauma-informed staff crafted a thoughtful plan to help Emily gradually open up and heal. With their support, she not only caught up on her assignments but also started to engage in leadership initiatives and community service projects. Remarkably, since joining the program, Emily hasn't faced a single suspension.

Emily's grandmother attributes her remarkable turnaround to the program, noting that it has significantly boosted her self-esteem and confidence.

SEASON OF GRATITUDE No one should go to bed hungry. Your gift will help feed families experiencing hunger right here in our local community.

$25

Basic items like socks, shoes, underwear and hygiene supplies are things that most us of take for granted. Your gift will help provide those items to a neighbor in need.

$50 Veterans and their families need help to stay in their homes.

Your gift helps prevent eviction and ensure that veterans and their families are not forced to live on the street.

$100

and a season of impact. www.uwdor.org/gratitude

YOU LIVE HERE YOUR MONEY STAYS HERE

Often survivors flee a dangerous situation with no possessions and nowhere to go.

Your donation provides urgent financial assistance to domestic violence survivors.

Someone dies from suicide every 11 minutes. Mental health support has become critical. Your gift provides access to resources for students to prevent suicide.

Crises impact everyone. Your donation can help eliminate the need to make hard choices between food, lifesaving medications and other basic needs.

$250

$500

$1,000

www.uwdor.org/gratitude

Alex

"I was having a hard time in school, making friends and the recent loss of my mother to diabetes added an extra layer of concern. Despite my reluctance, I joined a United Way funded wellness program. Starting with one day a week, I worked with tutors, took fitness sessions and joined activities to improve my social skills and manage emotions. I ended up going four times a week and saw major progress. I went from a D to a B- in math, my reading improved, I lost over 30 pounds and made some great buddies."

GIVE A MONTHLY GIFT Your money can be stretched further by giving throughout the year. $8 a month provides 104 meals for a family of four. $20 a month provides 108 hours of literacy tutors. $100 a month prevents eviction for 3 families. $200 a month provides legal advice for 58 veterans. $400 a month provides 743 students with suicide prevention seminars.

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united in

purpose Wishing you and your family a peaceful and healthy holiday season.

75 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 www.uwdor.org/gratitude