Our community's children continue to face academic challenges and the risks of gang violence. United Way is helping to enroll children in safe after-school programs resulting in:
By supporting United Way's Youth Development, you will help reduce risky behavior in children. For a list of 2009-2010 United Way grant recipients in each of the four focus areas, click here.
Your contribution creates real lasting change in the lives of children right here in our community by supporting effective after-school and summer programs, programs that effectively teach parents how to properly care for their children and thereby reducing child abuse and neglect, and through advocacy work to ensure every child is covered by affordable health insurance.
Lend your voice in support of key issues affecting our children by advocating for important policies and legislation. Share what you know with key business and community leaders who can influence public policy as well as getting your friends and family involved.
We can connect you with great opportunities to make a difference in the lives of local children.
