Imagine being surrounded by a strong network of friends and family for more than 80 years, only to have it all disappear. That's what happened to Bev.

When Layla was in third grade, she didn’t like to read. When she absolutely had to read for school, she usually opted for comic books.

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Requirements

• Submit an application for funding, provide all required documentation, and comply with all of United Way’s Community Investment procedures
• Maintain status as a non-profit charitable organization and operate in a manner which will not jeopardize tax deductibility under state and federal law, and the exemption under federal, estate, and gift tax laws

Goal: Children and adults in Washington County are physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy.

FOCUS AREAS

• Reducing rates of substance abuse through prevention, education and treatment

• Increasing awareness and access to mental health services

• Supporting life-long healthy choices

Goal: Individuals and families are stable and self-sufficient. 

FOCUS AREAS

• Family-sustaining employment and financial stability

• Household stability

As many as one-third of working Americans do not earn enough money to meet their basic needs. Wages have not kept pace with the rising costs of food, housing, healthcare and education, and many families struggle to just get by.

Goal: Youth achieve academic goals and demonstrate life skills necessary to become positive, contributing members of the community.

Focus Areas

• School readiness

• Early grade reading

• Middle school success and reading

• High school graduation