Income: Promoting Financial Stability and Independence

Partner Agency Programs in Income

In tough economic times, it is difficult to make ends meet on a daily basis, let alone make economic progress. Communities must pull together to meet the increase in demand for food, shelter and other necessities by those already in need and the newly unemployed. But individuals and families also need access to the tools to increase their income, build savings and gain and sustain assets. United Way is a critical part of both efforts - ensuring that families have the basics in life and the tools to achieve financial stability.

Community Priorities in Income

Basic and Emergency Needs Met.

• Families have basic needs and emergency needs met.
• Emergency shelters meet needs of homeless.
• Individuals and families access emergency services in event of a disaster.

Financially Stable Individuals and Families.

Individuals and families achieve greater financial stability by:

• Learning and applying financial literacy skills.
• Participation in case management so individuals learn to live within their means.
• Increasing household income.
• Participation in literacy education, employment assistance and training
• Building savings. (Bank account with savings of 3 month's expenses)
• Gaining and sustaining assets.

Click here for a list of Income programs funded for FY 2011-2012.