- Caron Butler NBA All-Star I think LIVE UNITED is about partnership. It’s a partnership to build the community. Every little bit helps and whatever you can do, no one person can do it alone. It’s going to be a collective effort. Whatever we can do, join hands and move forward and let’s make things happen. I always have given back, ever since I was drafted in 2002. I was fortunate enough to come back and, from a financial standpoint, help and be a pillar of the community. I try to give back as much as possible. This is where it all started. This is where all my loved ones are. This is the place that I feel needs me and my message and my work and I feel like I’m obligated to be here.
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UNITED WAY ADVANCES THE COMMON GOOD, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL BY FOCUSING ON:
EDUCATION Ensuring children and youth achieve their potential through education by supporting programs and initiatives, such as:
INCOME Preparing indivduals and families
to become financially stable and independent by supporting programs and initiatives, such as:
HEALTH Helping individuals achieve
maximum physical, emotional and mental health by supporting programs and initiatives, such as:
Schools of Hope Schools of Hope Racine is a United Way-led initiative focused on achieving measurable gains in third-grade reading proficiency. Trained volunteer tutors work with first through third grade students on a regular basis to increase student reading achievement. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – Provides free, high quality books each month until age five for residents of western Racine County. Racine County Afterschool Website – Lists afterschool, weekend and summer programming as well as scholarship opportunities for youth. Youth As Resources (YAR) – Empowers young people to make a difference in their communities through grant making and community service.
Desired Outcomes Children succeed in school and academic settings. Children gain knowledge and skills. Children succeed in a variety of settings.
Advancing Family Assets (AFA) supports low-wage working families through an intensive coaching approach that helps all family members focus on their best possible futures. Since the program began in 2009, 83 families have worked to make improvements in their lives. Currently, most AFA families reside in the City of Racine, with two families living in Union Grove. AFA participant accomplishments: • 75% of AFA adults are employed. • 73% of AFA adults maintained stable employment for six months or more; 50% for more than a year. • 77% of families follow their monthly budgets. • 90% of families have bank accounts. • 73% of families improve their debt situation by paying off old debt and not accumalating new “bad” debt.
Desired Outcomes Individuals gain skills for living-wage employment. Individuals have emergency needs met. Individuals function well in their day-today lives.
United Way partnered with FamilyWize to provide all Racine County residents with access to affordable prescriptions. Simply present the FREE FamilyWize prescription discount card at any of the 30 participating local pharmacies to obtain a discounted price. Pick up a card at United Way, download a card on our website or text “family” to 700700 to receive a card on your phone.
Racine County Family Resource Center Network – United Way serves as the lead organization for the Racine County Family Resource Network working towards preventing child abuse and neglect through home visitation and support services to families with young children in partnership with Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin, Children’s Trust Fund, Next Generation Now, and Racine County Human Services Department.
Desired Outcomes Children are born healthy and develop to maximum capacity. Adults prevent and/or remedy health and safety issues. Children make positive health choices.
Find out more about theses initiatives and resources at www.unitedwayracine.org.
YOUR DOLLARS HARD AT WORK! United Way funds approximately 60 programs and projects each year that achieve specific, measurable participant or client outcomes in the areas of education, income and health. In Racine County, one out of every three residents benefits from the vital health and human services programs funded by United Way. Each donation to United Way is multiplied by thousands of other donors and volunteers to build a stronger Racine County. Alliance on Mental Illness of Racine County 262-637-0582 www.namiracine.org NAMI Racine - Advocacy, education and support for individuals affected by mental illness and their families American Red Cross in Southeastern Wisconsin 262-554-9997 www.redcrossinsewis.org Disaster Relief - Aid and relief for Racine County victims of disasters The Arc of Racine County 262-634-6303 www.thearcofracine.org Advocacy, Support and Educational Programs - Advocates for the rights and protection of children and adults with cognitive, intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families Asset Builders of America 608-663-6332 www.assetbuilders.org Money Conference - Financial education and wealth-building strategies to enhance the quality of life of low-income youth, families and communities
Family Literacy of Racine 262-898-3968 www.racinefamilyliteracy.com Early Childhood Program - Healthy development for young children; School-Age After School Program - School readiness and school success; Girls Inc. of Racine - Education and empowerment for young girls Family Service of Racine 262-634-2391 www.fsracine.org Counseling and Psychotherapy - Counseling, advocacy and outreach for individuals and families Family Smart/Kid Friendly Partnership 262-632-0355 Empowering families to support, raise and nurture school-ready children in Racine County. (Partners: United Way, Family Literacy of Racine, Racine Family YMCA, Love, Inc., Western Racine County Health Department, and Children’s Service Society)
Focus on Community 262-632-6200 www.focusracine.org Substance Abuse Prevention Program - Prevention programming for youth to make healthy lifestyles decisions; FAST (Families and Schools Together) - School-based prevention programming and parent empowerment sessions
Racine Friendship Clubhouse 262-636-9393 www.racineclubhouse.org Drop-in center for people with mental illness that increases selfreliance, and social and job skills Racine Literacy Council 262-632-9495 www.racineliteracy.com Adult Literacy Program - Tutoring and classes in basic language skills and English as a second language, along with other adult literacy initiatives in Racine County Racine Vocational Ministry 262-633-8660 www.rvmracine.org Racine Vocational Ministry - Job training and placement; Community Re-Entry - Support following release from prison Racine Youth Sports 262-886-0797 www.racineyouthsports.com Sport activities in football, baseball, judo, and girls volleyball SAFE Haven of Racine 262-637-9559 www.safehavenofracine.org SAFE Haven Youth Shelter and Safe Streets; SAFE Passage Shelter, counseling, supportive services, and referrals for youth and young adults
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast 262-598-0909 www.gswise.org Urban and Latina Outreach - Girl Scout leadership experience and asset development programs for girls
The Salvation Army – Burlington 800-264-6412 www.salvationarmywi.org Emergency Assistance - Assistance to clients dealing with poverty and other emergency needs
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Racine & Kenosha Counties 262-637-7625 www.beabignow.org One-to-One Outcome Based Mentoring - Children in need of supportive role models build relationships with qualified volunteers
HALO, Inc. (Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization) 262-633-3235 www.haloinc.org Shelter, programs and services for men, women and children experiencing homelessness
The Salvation Army – Racine Corps 262-632-3147 www.saracine.org Social Services - Assistance/advocacy for low-income residents
Boy Scouts of America – Three Harbors Council 262-632-1655 www.threeharborsscouting.org Comprehensive Youth Program - Scouting Program for every eligible youth in Racine County
Health Care Network 262-632-2400 262-763-4930 (west) www.healthcarenetwork.org Health Care Services - Free or low-cost health care (medical, dental, prescription) for the uninsured
Burlington Safety Patrol 262-342-1100 Educational leadership experience for elementary age school children Burlington Senior Center 262-767-9880 www.burlingtonseniorcenter.com Meals and activities for seniors Catherine Marian Housing 262-633-9446 www.bethanyapartments.org Bethany Apartments - Transitional housing for victims of domestic abuse Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee 262-637-8888 www.ccmke.org Outreach Services - Supportive services to low-income Hispanic families; Behavioral Health Counseling Services - Counseling for individuals and families Central Racine County Health Department 262-898-4460 www.crchd.com Teen Parenting Support Program - Case management and group education services for pregnant and parenting teens Cerebral Palsy Agency of Racine County 262-633-0291 www.radd-cpa.org RADD - Recreational and social activities for those with disabilities Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin 262-633-3591 www.chw.org Volunteer Respite; Counseling Programs - Mental health support for children and families through counseling and respite. Racine County Child Advocacy Center - Forensic interviews and medical exams for the investigation of child maltreatment Creative Arts Resource & Network of Western Racine County 262-332-6069 www.creativeartsresource.org Arts Build - Creative arts for adults of varying abilities to achieve their highest potential
John XXIII Educational Center 262-898-7250 j23center.weebly.com Afterschool Program - Helping economically challenged students develop skills needed for success in school LGBT Center of Southeast Wisconsin 262-664-4100 www.lgbtsewisc.org Safe and supportive environment and access to needed informational, professional, social, and health-related services Lincoln Lutheran of Racine 262-898-8900 www.lincolnlutheran.com Community Services - Harmony Club respite services for elderly; Skill Bank services by adults over 60 to help the elderly Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan 262-619-1634 www.lsswis.org Sexual Assault Services - Support for victims of sexual abuse; SCAN (Stop Child Abuse & Neglect) - Prevention programs in schools
TLS Behavioral Health 262-639-8084 www.tlservices.org Kismet Klub - Programs, services and a drop-in social club for individuals affected by mental illness and other health concerns Transitional Living Center Burlington 262-767-1478 www.tlcburlington.com Shelter Program - Referrals, emergency shelter and 90-day transitional living services for the homeless University of Wisconsin – Extension Racine County 262-767-2929 www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/racine Racine Touchpoints Project - Child development classes, networking opportunities and information University of Wisconsin – Parkside 262-595-3340 www.uwp.edu Center for Community Partnership - Capacity-building tools, technical assistance and training for the nonprofit community; Mentor Kenosha/Racine - Recruitment, quality training and professional staff development for the mentoring community Voces de la Frontera 262-619-4180 www.vdlf.org The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration - Event organized by youth to educate, empower and unify the community
Racine Area Manufacturers & Commerce (RAMAC) 262-634-1931 www.racinechamber.com Leadership Racine - Prepares promising leaders for positions of public influence and decision-making in the Racine area
Volunteer Center of Racine County 262-886-9612 www.volunteercenterofracine.org Volunteer Solutions - Online database lists hundreds of volunteer opportunities to connect potential volunteers with nonprofits, groups and organizations
Racine County Food Bank 262-632-2307 www.racinecountyfoodbank.org Emergency Food Distribution - Free food assistance for pantries, shelters, meal programs, and social service agencies
Western Racine County Health Department 262-763-4930 www.wrchd.org Teen Pregnancy Prevention West - Classes for teens to develop healthy behaviors
Racine Family YMCA 262-634-1994 www.ymcaracine.org Strong Communities Agenda - Asset development and school success, community service and recreation
Women’s Resource Center of Racine 262-633-3274 262-763-6226 ext. 113 (west) www.wrcracine.org Safe Emergency Shelter and Continuum of Safety Services Emergency shelter and support for women, men and children who are victims of domestic violence Youth for Christ – Southeastern Wisconsin 262-633-9016 www.youthforchrist.ws JAM (Juvenile Aftercare Ministry) - Support for juveniles leaving the detention center to make better social and educational choices
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