LIVE UNITED Movement
Underneath everything we are, underneath everything we do, we are all people. Connected, interdependent, united. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. That's what it means to LIVE UNITED.
LIVE UNITED is a call to action that is based on three engagement strategies: give, advocate, volunteer. When you give to United Way, your gift combines with others and accomplishes more than any single gift can on its own. When you advocate, you can make change happen with your voice. When you volunteer, you share your time and talents with our community and create positive change.
United Way in Waukesha County is working to create opportunities for a better life. We all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable, and when people have good health.
EDUCATION
Helping Children and Youth Achieve Their Potential
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Increasing parental involvement by Helping Kids Succeed through partnering with schools.
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Helping parents understand the Born Learning benefits of early childhood development leading to school readiness.
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Providing after-school and mentoring programs to help with Youth Development.
INCOME
Helping Families Become Financially Stable and Independent
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Helping hard working families who struggle to meet basic needs to increase their income, build savings and assets, and achieve Financial Stability.
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Supporting Basic Needs such as housing, employment services, energy assistance, and budget counseling.
HEALTH
Improving People’s Health
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Making Transportation Services available for essential healthcare services or to escapes threatening situations.
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Providing basic medical and dental healthcare and mental health services.
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Increasing support for individuals who are caring for an older adult by facilitating access to information and assistance with Caregiver Support resources.
Want to see some fun LIVE UNITED activities? Check out these fun ideas from United Way of America.
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