100% Change, Not Charity
Posted August 12th, 2008 by adminSo what does that really mean, anyway? It means that after 80 years of charitable work in the Treasure Valley, United Way has figured out what it really takes to make lasting change.
We know that a safety net for basic human needs, food, shelter, freedom from violence, will always need to be there, but it’s not good enough to put our community resources this far down the line—it is far better to help people before they need crisis services. We work for real change through programs that address the root causes of need, making a significant shift towards solving a complex problem and resulting in lasting impact. It’s not how many meals we can fund at a shelter, it’s how to help those people get out of the shelter and back on their feet.
We do this through work in three areas: helping children and youth achieve their potential through education, promotion of income stability and financial independence, and promotion of health and wellness, including substance abuse detox and mental health crisis services.
Investing in lasting solutions is smart. For more information about our work in the areas of education, income or health, click here.
