building stable communities

"to promote positive systems and services within our community and improve the safety and security of all residents"

United Way identified two Impact Areas necessary to Improve People’s Health:

    • Revitalizing Neighborhoods, which enhances personal, family, and neighborhood living by providing access & support services to the community.
    • Maximizing Individual Safety, which helps individuals establish and maintain safety, security, and a sense of well-being at home and in their community. 

Revitalizing Neighborhoods

Priority areas were determined to meet this need in the Wyoming Valley. 

    • Education & Language Services
    • Information & Referral
    • Community Support Services

These local programs are currently being funded based on their role in impacting the community through one of our Priority Areas:

Education & Language Services (Priority #1)
Community Education and Outreach, Family Service Association

Information & Referral (Priority #2)
Help Line, Family Service Association

Community Support Services (Priority #3)
Emergency Services, American Red Cross
Traveler’s Aid, Commission on Economic Opportunity

Maximizing Individual Safety

Priority areas were determined to meet this need in the Wyoming Valley. 
    • Abuse/Assault
    • Property Crime
    • Victim Assistance

These local programs are currently being funded based on their role in impacting the community through one of our Priority Areas:

Abuse/Assault (Priority #1)
Adult Counseling, Domestic Violence Service Center
Emergency Shelter, Domestic Violence Service Center
Sexual Assault Prevention/Education, Victims Resource Center

Victim Assistance (Priority #3)
Sexual Assault Support, Victims Resource Center