United Way Of Washtenaw County

Programs: Community investment - coordinates planning and grant making with other local funders to best meet human service needs; partners and invests in over 55 programs of 40 local nonprofits to address these identified needs across the county; monitors and regularly evaluates governance, fiscal condition and program results of funded agencies; managesspecial grant programs; ensures compliance with patriot act and processes miscellaneous donor designated gifts; serves in various community leadership roles in addressing emerging human service issues.

community service liaison - promotes united way contributions from union members, recruits volunteers for united way and other nonprofits serving the community, and links families through the community labor council and the afl-cio community services programs.

one-on-one financial coaching provided for free by united way's mobile financial resource team. One-on-one financial empowerment coaching builds and sustains foundation-level asset building and connects individuals to other human and financial services. The program is mobile - services are provided on a rotating basis at local neighborhood nonprofit agencies. Unlike other providers of financial education services in washtenaw county, the only requirement for receipt of services is a desire to become more financially stable. Total # of individuals who attended a financial workshop: 700total # of clients who received coaching services: 23 of the total served. 5 individuals increased net income17 individuals decreased household monthly costs10 individuals increased net worth9 individuals saved at least $250 or more at the end of 6 months (assets)14 individuals consistently saved money for 3 months (assets)10 individuals reduced debt (liabilities)8 individuals have credit scores above 65011 indviduals improved credit scores21 individuals feel more empowered to manage their personal finances23 individuals increased their financial management knowledge and skills