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Causes: Children & Youth, Federated Giving Programs, Human Services, Philanthropy
Mission: United way of greater st. Louis mobilizes the community with one goal in mind - helping people live their best possible lives.
Programs: Program: foster learning --- description: provides safe and nurturing environments that help children and youth reach their full potential by providing services such as early childhood education, child welfare, youth development, adoption, and after school programs. --- some major outcomes: , #1- 43,114 children were free from child abuse and neglect, #2- 2,369 children were ready to enter kindergarten, #3- 15,292 children and youth improved their academic performance --- direct # served: 588,430 [252 grants]
program: improve health --- description: provides individuals including seniors and people with disabilities and health conditions the opportunity to live more independent, enriching lives by providing counseling, education, support, and advocacy services. --- some major outcomes: , #1- 26,557 people experienced fewer mental, emotional, behavioral symptoms, #2- 2,848 individuals with disabilities gained independent living skills, #3- 12,073 people successfully managed their chronic health conditions --- direct # served: 242,283 [193 grants]
program: provide food and shelter --- description: provides individuals and families immediate basic needs such as food, clothing, safe havens, violence prevention, and homeless and legal services. --- some major outcomes: , #1- 140,687 people had their immediate basic needs met, #2- 13,039 people transitioned to an improved, stable living situation, #3- 4,936 victims of domestic violence gained strategies for safety --- direct # served: 184,351 [86 grants]