by unitedwaylca | Sep 19, 2018 | 2017 Funded Projects, Blogs, Latest News, Uncategorized
Basic Needs Make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. Did you know that something as simple as safe, affordable housing is a huge part of stabilizing other parts of a person’s life? That’s why our community has united to created Greater Helena Area...
by unitedwaylca | Aug 24, 2018 | 2017 Funded Projects, Blogs, Uncategorized
Health Goal: Improve community mental health. In Broadwater county, teens are reporting concerning rates of risky behavior. By survey, they indicated: 11.8% of students use cigarettes regularly, 13% of students use e-cigarettes, 14.3% of students consume alcohol...
by unitedwaylca | Aug 24, 2018 | 2017 Funded Projects, Blogs
Health Goal: Improve Community Mental Health. Often, chidlren who don’ thave the opportunity to build their social and communication skills by the time they begin their education become isolated later in life, impacting their mental health and behavior. With...
by unitedwaylca | Aug 24, 2018 | 2017 Funded Projects, Blogs, Uncategorized
Financial Stability Goal: Empower individuals to increase their financial stability. Commodity boxes provide seniors on fixed incomes with a little extra help so they can have a little breathing room in their budgets. A typical commodity box is intended to supplement...
by unitedwaylca | Aug 22, 2018 | 2017 Funded Projects, Blogs
Education Goal: Ensure children are school-ready. In our area, only 53% of 3-5 year old children are read to daily. This can impact their reading skills and reduce their success in academics and life. Local volunteers serve as Book Pals for students at area...
by unitedwaylca | Aug 22, 2018 | 2017 Funded Projects, Blogs, Uncategorized
Financial Stability Goal: Empower individuals to increase their financial stability. A Meals on Wheels program participant receives their daily meal delivery. Isolation and poor nutrition are proven to have a negative impact on mental health. That’s why...
