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...
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.
– 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.
– 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.
