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Impact Focus Areas
Impact Areas for Putnam County
The United Way is committed to improving lives in Putnam County by focusing on three key areas of impact...
– We fight for our community’s youth so they have the opportunities to succeed in school and beyond
– We fight for equitable access to healthcare resources including mental and physical health, as well as reducing food insecurity across the county;
– We fight for the economic mobility of every person in our community by supporting programs that lift people out of poverty and allow for self-sufficiency and personal growth.
Education & Youth Success
To ensure that Putnam County youth gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials so they are prepared for the workforce and are able to obtain family-sustaining employment as adults.
– Children enter school ready to succeed, placing a strong focus on child literacy with programs like Real Men Read;
– Students are successful in elementary/primary school and prepared for middle/high school.
Healthy Families & Healthy Communities
We invest in programs and services that allow individuals and families to improve their health.
– Increase access to mental and physical healthcare, particularly for low-income individuals and families;
– Promote healthy eating and physical activity among all Putnam County residents
– Eliminate hunger and food insecurity in Putnam County.
Financial Stability
Providing sustainable solutions that allow individuals and families to improve their socio-economic status and promote self-sufficiency so that everyone in Putnam County has the opportunity to thrive.
– Individuals have the education and skills to obtain and retain good jobs with the potential for advancement;
– Individuals have the knowledge, skills, and support systems to make choices that increase their financial stability and advance their economic mobility.
