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Causes: Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Federated Giving Programs, Homeless & Housing, Mental Health, Philanthropy, Protection Against Abuse, Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment, Temporary Housing
Mission: United Way’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of Lincoln and Lancaster County.
Programs: Community impact focus area:education (see detailed list of programs in this focus area on schedule o). During the 2016-2017 fiscal year, funded programs reported the following:1)92% of school age children enrolled in before and after school programs improved their academic performance2)92% of children (age 0-5) met developmental milestones3)98% of school age children in united way funded programing advanced to the next grade level4)96% of children improved their school attendance
community impact focus area:health (see detailed list of programs in this focus area on schedule o). During the 2016-2017 fiscal year, funded programs reported the following: 1) 4,893 people found shelter in domestic violence and sexual assault programs with 92% reporting significant changes in their safety. 2) of the 793 youth participating in behavioral health programming, 68% demonstrated improvement in their functioning scores or behavior.
community impact focus area:income (see detailed list of programs in this focus area on schedule o). During the 2016-2017 fiscal year, funded programs reported the following: 1) 15,272 people were served in homeless assistance programs and 85% of those were able to acquire and maintain stable housing. 2) 76,160 people received food assistance - 25% of the 2015 county population.