Our Work

United Way of Greater Lorain County has announced that despite having raised fewer funds this year than it raised in the prior year, their Board of Directors has approved the same amount of funds to go to program services as in the prior year. $1,605,887 will be distributed to fund 51, 501 (c)3 health & human service programs at 27 Lorain County agencies, and $21,396 for a high impact community collaborative. The funding cycle begins July 1, 2009 and runs to June 30, 2010. This Board decision reflects United Way’s commitment to put people’s needs and the community’s quality of life issues first in all our deliberations.
 

United Way support endeavors to create opportunities by bringing lasting, positive change to our region and by focusing on quality of life building blocks. Consequently, we will invest in those programs which align with our aspirations and assist in achieving those outcomes.” Referencing the strategies and specific types of assistance for each of United Way’s focus areas he said:

• Strengthening Families and Individuals by providing interventions as well as the necessary education, stabilization, employment and life skills to enable people to lead independent, productive, safe and meaningful lives. United Way will continue funding 22 programs with $471,897 of support.
   
• Nurturing Children & Youth by supporting them with a safe, caring environment, positive role models, developmental experiences, social interactions and appropriate learning opportunities. Through generous donations from the 2008 Campaign, United Way will provide $369,192 to the 12 programs currently funded. 
   
• Caring for Basic Needs by enabling people to meet the basic needs for safety, adequate food, access to safe and affordable shelter, and crisis intervention. United Way will continue its commitment to fund 17 critically needed programs with $764,798.

In 2009-2010 United Way will also support its 2-1-1 Information & Referral program with $71,550. United Way will also distribute $409,000 in donor designations to agencies.