- Financial Empowerment for Individuals & Families
United Way is promoting financial stability and independence. To do this, we are investing in programs that help people understand how to build financial assets and save for a home or postsecondary education.
Our Impact
Of those who utilized United Way-funded financial capabilities programs
- 98% understood how credit works
- 99% understood the importance of saving money for the future
- 98% understood their personal budget
- 98% made progress towards their personal goals
- 98% had more confidence in making financial decisions
- 98% made progress on towards personal goals
Initiatives We Lead
Asset Building (Waukesha) - Increases financial capabilities by improving budgeting skills, savings, credit, financial literacy, employability, and increasing income.
Financial Empowerment for Women - Provides educational tools and resources that assist women in planning their financial future.
Fund My Future Milwaukee (Children's Savings Accounts) - Raises children's expectations for their future by seeding an educational savings account starting in kindergarten for all Milwaukee students.
Community Coalitions, Collaborations, & Partnerships
- Reducing Barriers to Employment
United Way is helping others to build education credentials and skill certification to overcome barriers to employment. To do this, we invest in programs that help individuals navigate through the legal system and gain educational and/or training skills to secure and maintain employment that offers a family sustaining wage.
Our Impact
Of those that participated in United Way-funded reducing barriers to employment programs:
- 83% achieved/gained job-specific credentials (certificate, license, etc…)
- 86% improved their computer skills
- 89% improved their job interviewing skills
- 89% improved their resume writing skills
Of those who utilized United Way-funded adult learning programs:
- 96% learned the basics of a checking/savings account
- 79% put money in a checking/savings account
- 98% made progress towards their academic goals
- 90% improved their computer skills
- 100% had a greater belief in themselves
- 98% learned problem solving skills
Initiatives We Lead
Reducing Barriers to Employment & Advancement - Decreases the unemployment rate among African Americans through increased training, credentialing, transportation, expungement, and diverse talent retention.
Community Coalitions, Collaborations, & Partnerships
Black Male Achievement Advisory Council (BMAAC)
Boys and Men of Color Week
Men's Job Seminar
Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance Board
Milwaukee Reentry Council
Milwaukee Transitional Jobs Collaborative
MPS Drive Advisory Council
UWM Black Male Summit (annual)
- Safe & Stable Homes
United Way is ensuring individuals and families have safe and affordable permanent housing. We do this, by investing in programs that help people meet their basic needs of food and shelter.
Our Impact
Of those that participated in United Way-funded emergency food pantries:
- 94% had a better understanding of healthy eating habits
- 94% were offered resources about healthy eating habits
- 73% were able to use their money towards other areas of their budget
- 87% felt their 3-5 day emergency food needs were met
Of those that participated in United Way-funded access to affordable and healthy food programs:
- 99% saved money on their grocery bills
- 100% said that the location was convenient
- 75% increased their consumption of healthy foods
Of those that participated in United Way-funded housing and homeownership programs:
- 99% will be better able to handle similar situations it he future because of what they learned
- 93% avoided foreclosure, eviction or homelessness
- 89% were able to maintain or secure safe and affordable housing
Of those that utilized United Way-funded emergency shelters:
- 88% felt their housing would improve after leaving the shelter
- 68/% set personal goals towards self-improvement
- 64% made progress towards their goals
- 94% felt their basic needs were met
Of those that participated in United Way-funded immigration and refugee services programs:
- 98% received assistance or resources for legal help
- 98% understood their legal status
- 97% understood their employment eligibility
- 94% knew when they would qualify for permanent residency or citizenship
- 99% felt staff were respectful of their culture
- 97% understood what to expect next
Initiatives We Lead
Safe & Stable Homes - Aims to end family homelessness by 2025 though prevention and intervention.
Community Coalitions, Collaborations, & Partnerships