United Way supports the Financial Stability of families and communities in the following ways:
Focus Areas & Objective
- Workforce Readiness – Individuals are able to enter the workforce with the skills & resources necessary to succeed
- Family-Sustaining Employment – Adults have jobs that pay a living wage, provide paid sick leave, & pathways for advancement
- Manageable Expenses – Families have the financial skills to live independently, without receiving public assistance
Strategies
- Prepare individuals to obtain jobs in high-growth sectors through skills training, job fairs, etc.
- Connect qualified workers to employment opportunities
- Expand employment opportunities by providing increased access to transportation
- Provide supports that helps individuals retain employment & advance their careers
- Offer financial education on budgeting, saving, debt reduction, credit building, and home ownership
- Collaborate to implement community-wide effort to increase financial training availability
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