United Way of Laramie County
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Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Program 1
UNITED WAY OF LARAMIE COUNTY DIRECTS FUNDING AND RESOURCES TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE PROVIDE GRANTS TO PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO ENSURE THAT THE CHILDREN HAVE A POSITIVE AND INVOLVED FAMILY AND COMMUNITY STRUCTURE; ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION, A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, AND ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING LIFE SKILLS; AND THAT THEY ARE PRODUCTIVE, ENGAGED, AND AVOIDANT OF RISKY BEHAVIORS. IN 2021, 659 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN A LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE COVID PANDEMIC AND 17 PRE-SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN DEMONSTRATED GAINS IN SCHOOL READINESS. IN ADDITION, IN 2021 THE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INITIATIVE PARTNERED WITH TWO LOCAL HEALTH CARE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE REQUIRED SCHOOL DISTRICT IMMUNIZATIONS AND FLU VACCINES AT NO COST. THE SERVICE WAS AVAILABLE ONSITE AT SCHOOL IN A MOBILE UNIT, ENSURING EVERY STUDENT WAS COMPLIANT WITH STATE IMMUNIZATION STATUTES AND ABLE TO ATTEND SCHOOL. THE SERVICE PROVIDED FLU VACCINE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
Program 2
UNITED WAY OF LARAMIE COUNTY PROVIDES GRANTS AND RESOURCES TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SUCCESS OF OUR RESIDENTS THROUGH ADVANCEMENT OF SKILLS, IMPROVING PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDING A SAFETY NET SUPPORT SYSTEM. THROUGH THESE GRANTS AND RESOURCES, RESIDENTS HAVE MORE TOOLS AVAILABLE TO THEM TO OBTAIN A LIVABLE WAGE AND MEET BASIC LIFE, SAFETY AND ECONOMIC NEEDS. IN 2021, 779,873 POUNDS OF FOOD WHICH WAS A 180 PERCENT INCREASE IN TOTAL POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED INTO LARAMIE COUNTY. FIFTY-FIVE WOMEN IMPROVED FAMILY ECONOMIC SECURITY AFTER GRADUATING A CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM. IN 2021, OVER 80 CLIENTS PARTICIPATED IN AN ACTIVE FORMAL DEBT MANAGEMENT PLAN, REPAYING NEARLY 450,000 IN UNSECURED DEBT MORE EFFICIENTLY THROUGH REDUCED INTEREST, LOWERED FEES, AND ACTIVE PAYMENT MANAGEMENT.
Program 3
UNITED WAY OF LARAMIE COUNTY DIRECTS FUNDING AND RESOURCES TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FUNDAMENTAL HEALTH TO MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE RESOURCES WE PROVIDE WORK TO ENSURE THAT LARAMIE COUNTY RESIDENTS CAN RECEIVE TIMELY AND REGULAR PREVENTIVE CARE, ACUTE CARE, CHRONIC DISEASE SERVICES AS WELL AS ACCESS TO WELLNESS PROGRAMS. IN 2021, 3,000 PATIENTS BECAME MORE ENGAGED IN THEIR OWN HEALTHCARE AND 455 SENIORS FOLLOWED A DOCTOR ORDERED DIET THROUGH HOME DELIVERED MEALS.
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