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for Racine County. That’s what it means to improve lives and create a better tomorrow Together, we can make an impact that will our community is healthy. in school, families are financially stable and because we all benefit when children succeed
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United Way of Racine County
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people’s education, income and health in the first place. We focus on improving systems so that people can avoid challenges needs and working towards improving tomorrow by addressing people’s immediate United Way invests in today as well as
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Invest today to make a brighter tomorrow! Your investment in United Way of Racine County is the easiest and most powerful way to make a collective impact on our community. Through our programs, initiatives and resources, United Way helps to build the capabilities of individuals and families. We make sure there is access to basic needs such as food, shelter and safety services, while also empowering people with the resources they need to improve their lives, leading to a thriving community for us all. Your donation to United Way is multiplied by thousands of other donors and volunteers to build a stronger Racine County. By supporting United Way, you can help our community’s families, friends and neighbors succeed!
Education
Income
health
10,229 tutoring sessions
146 Racine County families
elementary school students last year through
reduce debt, improve credit scores, and grow
since 2008 by using the FamilyWize
United Way’s Schools of Hope initiative.
assests through United Way’s Advancing
Prescription Discount Card.
were provided to more than 350 local
learned how to manage household budgets,
$631,967 was saved
on prescription drug costs in Racine County
Family Assets initiative.
23,977 free books
were sent through the mail each month since
4,168 calls for help
from local residents were answered through
4,006 individuals
with no health insurance and of limited
2009 to more than 1,000 children living in
United Way-funded 2-1-1 Information and
income received free or low-cost medical,
western Racine County from United Way and
Referral Service Helpline. The number one
dental and prescription health care through
Dolly Parton’s Imagination library.
request was for housing/utilities assistance.
a United Way-funded program.
96% of children
participating in United Way-funded programs
830,898 pounds of food were distributed, free-of-charge, to local food
1,717 people
received counseling and mental health
improved their grades, classroom participation
pantries, emergency shelters, community meal
services to help them manage emotions and
and overall academic performance.
sites, and social service agencies by a United
function better in their daily lives through
Way-funded program.
United Way-funded programs.
United Way provides valuable initiatives, programs and resources for the community. Learn more about our work by visiting the United Way website at www.unitedwayracine.org.
United Way of Racine County
Advancing Family Assets (AFA) empowers low-wage
Imagination Library mails free age-appropriate books
working families to better manage their lives and reach a
each month to children under five residing in western
greater level of financial stability.
Racine County to encourage early childhood literacy.
The Born Learning Trail offers activity stations with fun, interactive learning games that parents, grandparents and caregivers can play with young children. Trails are
Schools of Hope
Schools of Hope (SOH), provides young children with tutors on a regular basis to increase reading achievement in the early grades.
available at West Park and North Beach Park in Racine, and Echo Park in Burlington. The FamilyWize Prescription Discount Card provides
Youth As Resources (YAR) provides grants up to $1,000
immediate savings on prescription medicines with no
to youth-designed, youth-led community service and
paperwork or forms to fill out. Simply present the FREE
service learning projects.
card at a local pharmacy to get the savings. United Way funds approximately 45 programs and projects each year that achieve specific, measurable participant outcomes in the areas of education, income and health. Dedicated volunteers analyze program capacity for quality programming, governance, finance, and administration to ensure that your gift is making the greatest impact. In Racine County, thousands of residents benefit from the vital health and human service programs funded by United Way.
education
Income
health
Catherine Marian Housing Bethany Apartments
The Alliance on Mental Illness of Racine County NAMI Racine
Boy Scouts of America — Three Harbors Council Comprehensive Youth Program
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Outreach & Case Management Services
The Arc of Racine County Advocacy, Support and Educational Programs
Central Racine County Health Department Teen Parenting Support
HALO (Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization)
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Behavioral Health Counseling Services
Family Literacy of Racine Early Childhood Program Out of School Time Programs Girls Inc. of Racine
Racine County Food Bank Emergency Food Distribution
Cerebral Palsy Agency of Racine County RADD
Racine Literacy Council Adult Literacy Program
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Community Services Racine Child and Family Counseling Program Racine County Child Advocacy Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Racine & Kenosha Counties One-to-One Outcome Based Mentoring
Family Smart/Kid Friendly Partnership Partners: United Way of Racine County, Family Literacy of Racine, Racine Family YMCA, Love, Inc., Central Racine County Health Department, and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Community Services
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Urban and Latina Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Racine Vocational Ministry SAFE Haven of Racine SAFE Haven Youth Shelter & Outreach Programs The Salvation Army — Racine Corps Social Services Transitional Living Center Burlington Shelter Program
John XXIII Educational Center Afterschool Program
Family Service of Racine Counseling and Psychotherapy Program Focus on Community FAST (Families and Schools Together) Substance Abuse Prevention Program Health Care Network Health Care Services Lincoln Lutheran of Racine Affordable Housing and Services
Racine Family YMCA Strong Communities Agenda
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (SCAN) Stop Child Abuse and Neglect Sexual Assault Services
Racine Youth Sports University of Wisconsin — Extension Racine County Touchpoints Project
Racine Friendship Clubhouse
Youth for Christ — Southeastern Wisconsin JAMS (Juvenile Aftercare Ministry for Success)
Women’s Resource Center of Racine Safe Emergency Shelter and Continuum of Safety Services
Other funded programs 21st Century Preparatory School Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) Program
HOPES Center of Racine VISTA Volunteer Program*
Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Project
Asset Builders of America Money Conference
Impact 2-1-1
University of Wisconsin – Parkside Center for Community Partnerships
Burlington Safety Patrol Burlington Senior Center Family Resource Center Network
Racine Area Manufacturers & Commerce Leadership Racine Racine County Workforce Development Center Youth Computer Numerical Control Boot Camp
Volunteer Center of Racine County Volunteer Solutions *Funded in the 2013-14 cycle.
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