United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties

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With your help, the United Way supports critical programs in the following community organizations and fights to improve the education, financial stability and health of our community:

United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties 615 Jefferson Avenue • PO Box 526

Scranton, PA 18501-0526 PO Box 328 • Waymart, PA 18472

P: 570.343.1267 • F: 570.969.2977 www.uwlc.net

Special thanks to the employees of Penn Foster for their generosity in printing this brochure.

American Red Cross of Lackawanna County • The Arc of NEPA • Boys and Girls Clubs of NEPA • Catholic Social Services • Day Nursery Association • Greater Carbondale YMCA • Greater Scranton YMCA • Jewish Community Center • Jewish Family Service of NEPA • Lackawanna Blind Association • Meals on Wheels of NEPA • Northeastern PA Council, Boy Scouts of America • St. Joseph’s Center • The Salvation Army • Scranton Primary Health Care Center • Serving Seniors • Telespond Senior Services • United Cerebral Palsy of NEPA • United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA • Women’s Resource Center

LEARN WELL

LIVE WELL

EARN WELL

Lackawanna County :: 2018-19

The Arc of NEPA • Catholic Social Services • Community Action Committee - Lehigh Valley • The Cooperage Project • Devereux Pocono Center • Educational Opportunity Centers • Habitat for Humanity • Honesdale Communities That Care • Hose Co. No. 1 - Honesdale Fire Department • Lacawac Sanctuary • The Salvation Army • Telespond Senior Services • Victims’ Intervention Program • Wallenpaupack Area School District • Wayne County Area Agency on Aging • Wayne County Public Library • Wayne County YMCA

Wayne County :: 2018-19

UNITED WE FIGHT.

Please give.

UNITED WE WIN.

Problems.The ones most people shy away from.The ones nobody talks about.The ones that seem impossible to solve.

We go looking for them.In every city and every town throughout Lackawanna and Wayne Counties.

We find every dollar we can to address them.But, we’re more than fundraisers.We are the handraisers. The game changers.The stop-talking-start-doing and take on the impossible task-masters.

No matter the obstacles. No matter the odds.

But, we need your help.

UNITED WE FIGHT.

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UNITED WE WIN.

JOIN THE FIGHT FOR THE EDUCATION, FINANCIAL STABILITY AND HEALTH OF ALL IN LACKAWANNA AND WAYNE COUNTIES

EDUCATION

FINANCIAL STABILITY

HEALTH

UNITED WE FIGHT. UNITED WE WIN.

91% of preschoolers are ready for school »success86% of children improved academically »96% of children developed new skills and »knowledge95% of children participated in quality »out-of-school programming

98% of households in need received help with »basic needs such as food, heat, etc.94% of families learned how to better manage »expenses95% of households in need secured affordable »housing96% of households improved their financial »stability and safety

Providing children and teens with opportunities for quality learning and skill development

Helping families and individuals achieve greater self-sufficiency by empowering them with skills and knowledge

Helping all residents achieve optimal physical and mental health while promoting healthy lifestyles and communities

96% of individuals improved their lives with »healthier behaviors98% of individuals had access to physical and »behavioral health care services86% of individuals engaged in regular exercise »and improved their healthy eating habits99% of individuals had access to safe homes »and healthy communities

With your support, the United Way works with numerous community partners to create positive impact like this...and so much more!

Start by getting informed and sign-up at uwlc.net for our email updates, join us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. United Way needs people who are passionate about local issues to join us and champion the cause.

Whether it’s reading to children, serving as a volunteer income tax preparer for low-income tax clients, delivering meals to homebound seniors or being part of the annual Day of Caring, there are hundreds of ways to roll up your sleeves and make a difference! Visit uwlc.net/volunteer for more information!

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GIVE.

For more examples and information on the impact of your gift, please visit

ADVOCATE.

VOLUNTEER.

A gift to the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties remains the most effective and efficient way to help people. You can choose to direct your gift to Lackawanna County, Wayne County, the Community Impact Fund or a specific agency/program. Each year, donor dollars are invested back into your local community, achieving maximum impact through United Way initiatives, collaborations, grants and funded partner agency programs. Rest assured that nearly 86 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to making a difference right here in our community.

THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIFT

We are proud to announce that we’ve earned the highest possible 4-star rating for strong financial health, accountability and transparency by Charity Navigator for the 6th consecutive year.

Only six percent of charities perform at this level nationally, indicating our United Way far exceeds industry standards and outperforms most other charities in America!

$.50/week - Gives 10 comfort kits of personal care items to disaster/crisis victims

$1/week - Provides four nights of lodging for a homeless individual

$2/week - Provides a talking blood glucose meter for an individual with Type 1 Diabetes who is visually impaired

$3/week - Provides seeds and gardening supplies for a Pre-K classroom to grow their own vegetable garden and books for the children to take home

$5/week - Provides 43 hot, home-delivered meals to seniors convalescing after a hospital stay

$10/week - Provides three at-risk teens with opportunities to learn confidence, artistic vision and technical skills in a year-long after-school photography program

Where gaps exist in educational opportunities, financial stability or health services, the United Way distributes funds to programs helping to address these issues or creates innovative initiatives that do—with your help! Join us and together we’ll fight for the education, financial stability and health of everyone in Lackawanna and Wayne Counties!