United Way of the Cape Fear Area Thank You!

What is United Way of the Cape Fear Area? UWCFA mobilizes resources to empower local people working toward leading self-sufficient, healthy lives.

What UWCFA Does Identify the most critical needs of the Cape Fear Area New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender & Columbus counties Identify reliable data sources and establish current baselines, target and timeframes for improvement Assist local organizations in identifying program outcomes Invest United Way resources in local organizations that address critical needs Participate in larger community efforts to achieve community indications of success that no one organization can achieve alone

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Community Impact Financial Stability ~ harnessing resources to develop a better quality of life for all Our goal: help individuals and families progress from financial crisis to stability 799 Residents received help after a disaster 855 Households prevented from becoming homeless 37,706 Meals provided outside of shelters 39,093 Households provided with food 332 At-risk and homeless individuals placed in housing 231 Substandard or unsafe homes repaired 1,801 Homeless individuals provided with shelter 450 Unemployed individuals connected to work opportunities 301 Individuals engaged in employment training programs 467 Individuals receiving life skills & financial literacy training

Community Impact Education ~ working together to build a strong foundation from birth through adulthood Our goal: empower students to learn, stay in school and be prepared for higher education and the workforce 237 Adults with child related academic goals improving core subjects 585 Adults pursuing an increased level of education 163 Adults or families that have increased constructive involvement with their child’s educations 11,946 Students receiving supportive services to help them achieve success in school 5,950 Students that are working to improve or maintain their grades

Community Impact Health ~ uniting a community through a shared vision of health and wellness Our goal: to help the uninsured and underinsured gain access to affordable healthcare 8,552 Medical and dental appointments provided 26,862 Prescriptions filled 15,083 Prescriptions discounted 696 Therapy sessions provided for child abuse victims 2,521 Mental health and substance use disorder appointments provided 2,221 Counseling and therapy sessions provided for domestic or sexual violence victims

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Programs We Support: SCSEP It fosters and promotes: Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a federally funded program It fosters and promotes: Useful, part-time opportunities in community service for unemployed, low-income people ages 55 and older Economic self-sufficiency Increased numbers of older people who have unsubsidized employment in the public and private sectors

United Way in Action Mrs. Johnson needed help. She was on a fixed income, had health issues and could not afford the food she needed. The day she walked into Pender County Christian Services changed her life. PCCS gave her two free outfits and provided her with fruits and vegetables to help sustain her. She was so grateful that not only could she now eat, but because of the love and support of PCCS through their grant with the United Way of the Cape Fear Area, she could also purchase her medicine and pay some of her bills. Forever grateful, Mrs. Johnson tells the world that PCCS has made an amazing difference in her life and she would not be here without them.

United Way in Action It was 2010. Julie’s husband had just left her and her three children to fend for themselves. With no job, money or food to support her family, Julie didn’t know how to cope or where to turn. Her kids were hungry, and she would not let that happen. Thankfully, Julie found the Backpack Program at Matthew’s Ministry. Today, three years later, after receiving support and love along with food for her family from Matthew’s Ministry’s Backpack Program, Julie is stable and on her feet. She has a job, but she has never forgotten the kindness and support she received from Matthew’s Ministries through their partnership with United Way of the Cape Fear Area. Recently, Matthew’s Ministries received a thank you letter along with a $10 donation from Julie. It was her way of paying it forward.

United Way in Action Ella was 39, has a five year old daughter and was five months pregnant when she was abused by her husband. She was treated for injuries at the local hospital and spoke with law enforcement about her abuser. He was arrested. That was just the beginning of her journey to independence at Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc. During her residency at DVSS, Ella received clothing, transportation aid and assistance creating a Goals and Safety plan. She also completed a 12-week Empowerment Program which gave her the confidence to move forward. Today, Ella and her children have their own apartment. DVSS provided assistance with furnishings and supplies to make their new house a stable home. Ella also received a Woman’s Independence Scholarship to a local college to pursue a degree in accounting.

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United Way of the Cape Fear Area 161,657 LIVES CHANGED IN 2016

United Way of the Cape Fear Area CHILDREN. FAMILIES. NEIGHBORHOODS. BRINGING A COMMUNITY With your help! together

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