Community Impact is positive change in a community over time. The changes are measurable, sustainable and meet current and emerging needs within the community. United Way of Greater Milwaukee strengthens our community through the Community Impact Fund, which supports more than 160 programs at over 80 agencies that are held accountable to produce results. All funded programs are reviewed annually for effectiveness and efficiency. Benefits of giving to United Way’s Community Impact Fund:
Through the Community Impact Fund, United Way will help more than 425,000 people this year.
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United Way’s Safety Net provides critical resources that help people overcome immediate challenges.
Goal: To empower people to succeed by connecting them to the help they need to overcome existing challenges in their lives. Program examples: Emergency food and shelter, after-school help for kids, mentoring programs, safe havens for abused women and children, and help that allows older adults and people with disabilities to gain or keep independence.
United Way focuses on long-term strategies to help people build and sustain better lives, improving the outlook for future generations. Goal: To address problems at their roots to create lasting, sustainable change that benefits our entire community. Ultimately, to get Milwaukee off the Top-10 list of the nation’s most impoverished communities. Strategies: Early Childhood Education improves early literacy, leading to an increased high school graduation rate; Financial Stability matches savings for postsecondary education and home ownership; Healthy Girls reduces teen pregnancy and sexual violence against teens; and Job Training supports adult education and skill-building for employment.
United Way of Greater Milwaukee has been strengthening our community for 100 years. Its mission is to improve lives by mobilizing community resources. By uniting people and resources from across the community, United Way is able to address the most serious problems and help people build better lives.