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About the United Way The United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community. We are able to achieve this through our partner agencies and direct programs.

Health Columbus Area United Way Goal for Health: How we do this… United Way works for a healthier America Columbus Area United Way Goal for Health: Increase the number of youth and adults who avoid risky behavior. How we do this… By providing services that help individuals Make healthy choices Improve mental and emotional health Avoid negative behaviors .

Education The Columbus Area United Way Education Goal: How we do this… United Way works to end America’s education crisis The Columbus Area United Way Education Goal: "Increase to 95% the number of high school graduates planning to continue their education with post-secondary education, career certification or military training." How we do this… By providing services that help individuals Improve academically Develop social/emotional skills Become more school-ready

Financial Stability United Way Helps Americans Achieve Financial Stability The Columbus Area United Way Financial Stability Goal: "Reduce to 5% the number of families who are below poverty How we do this… By providing services that help individuals Improve employability Have basic needs met (emergency and ongoing) Identify community resources

Partner Agencies Partner agencies work with United Way and receive funding based on an application and volunteer-led grant process. Arc of Platte County Big Pals~Little Pals Boy Scouts of America CASA Connection Center for Survivors Centro Hispano Columbus Area Transit Columbus Family YMCA Emergency Relief Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Platte County Food Pantry Platte Valley Literacy Association Student Health TeamMates Youth For Christ

Direct Programs The Imagination Library Kindergarten Readiness Camp Program administered directly by United Way staff and volunteers The Imagination Library Mails books to children from birth through 4 years of age every month to encourage early reading and family connections. Must have a parent or guardian that either lives or works in Columbus, works at Cargill – Schuyler or Sentinel Buildings in Albion. Kindergarten Readiness Camp Focused on helping children entering Kindergarten develop the social/emotional skills needed when starting school. Open to all children in Columbus and surrounding area Children who have not attended preschool, have limited exposure to a school setting, or need to build their confidence in a group setting are encouraged to register. The United Way Directory of Services Tool for community members and service providers to find detailed information on local health and human service agencies. Located on www.columbusunitedway.com and available in print. Over 350 programs listed as well as hotlines that address a variety of issues. Bridges Out Of Poverty Four hour workshop the United Way provides to the community. Gives insight on the differences between our basic economic classes; It provides community organizations, employers, social service agencies and educators an understanding of the issues and strategies related to reducing poverty. 2-1-1 Free, multilingual, confidential service available by dialing 2-1-1. Helps individuals locate community-based and government agencies for services. Little Free Libraries The Born Learning Trail Family Wize Discount Prescription Drug Program

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