United Way Of Marshall County Inc

Programs: The united way of marshall county, inc. Conducts county-wide fundraising efforts annually to support other local agencies and service providers that address health and human services needs in marshall county, indiana. The organization is dedicated to providing funds for charitable, educational, and philanthropic purposes.

the united way of marshall county, inc. Formed the united way financial stabilitiy committee in order to provide initiatives to develop, support, and advance year-round efforts that provide hard-working individuals and families with the tools, resources, and support needed to become more financially stable and economically independent. Specifically, the grant addresses the united way of america's income goal of helping families become financially stable and independent by providing financial education. See schedule o for the top three programs related to this program activity. The top three programs related to the financial stability grant include: "where does your money go," "economics for success,- and "money smart week. " "where does your money go" is an educational program that provides an introductory course in financial stability and money management. Participants engage in hands-on activities and complete money-management worksheets in four 1 1/2 hour sessions. "economics for success" provides hands-on experience, tools for learning and understanding financial literacy, exercises for up to two grade levels (up to 8th grade) and work readiness while in the classroom environment. "money smart week" is a series of free workshops and activities designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances.

the united way of marshall county received a grant to advance efforts and further develop strategic partnerships and collaborations on key issues in education to support lifelong learning and the impact on successful families and healthy communities, in income that will help local families increase available income and manage their money; and in health that will improve education and access to information and services related to nutrition and wellness.

the work2gether grant funds support community engagement on education issues. Pilot programs for kindergarten countdown were launched in 2015 at four elementary schools in marshall county. These programs reached nearly 80 children who had not had previous exposure to preschool or daycare in efforts to increase the number of children who are kindergarten-ready and on track with the peers entering school. The grant also supports continuing education initiatives including project lead the way and the marshall county career success coalition.