Of those who utilized United Way-funded adult learning programs:
- 97% learned the basics of a checking/savings account
- 78% put money in a checking/savings account
- 97% made progress towards their academic goals
- 88% improved their computer skills
- 100% had a greater belief in themselves
- 96% learned problem solving skills
Of those that utilized United Way-funded emergency shelters:
- 82% felt their housing would improve after leaving the shelter
- 88% set personal goals towards self-improvement
- 76% made progress towards their goals
- 96% felt their basic needs were met
Of those that participated in United Way-funded financial literacy programs:
- 99% knew that there are benefits to using a bank account
- 95% opened a checking/savings account
- 90% put money in a checking/savings account
- 99% had a greater belief in themselves
- 97% learned to organize their time
- 97% learned problem solving skills
Of those that participated in United Way-funded emergency food pantries:
- 83% had a better understanding of healthy eating habits
- 83% were offered resources about healthy eating habits
- 75% were able to use their money towards other areas of their budget
- 78% 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:
- 85% saved money on their grocery bills
- 96% said that the location was convenient
- 73% increased their consumption of healthy foods
Of those that participated in United Way-funded housing and homeownership programs:
- 100% will be better able to handle similar situations it he future because of what they learned
- 90% avoided foreclosure, eviction or homelessness
- 94% were able to maintain or secure safe and affordable housing
Of those that participated in United Way-funded immigration and refugee services programs:
- 89% received assistance or resources for legal help
- 89% understood their legal status
- 89% understood their employment eligibility
- 81% knew when they would quality for permanent residency or citizenship
- 97% felt staff were respectful of their culture
- 98% understood what to expect next
Of those that participated in United Way-funded older adult support and independence programs:
- 83% understood their rights
- 86% physical health concerns were addressed
- 86% felt safer and more secure
- 85% were more physically active
- 83% were better able to cope with stress
- 76% attended social activities
- 82% socialized and made friends
- 83% felt they had a voice in making their own choice
- 88% expressed their needs
- 85% could solve their own problems
Of the caregivers that participated in United Way-funded older adult support and independence programs:
- 99% felt supported, which helped them as caregivers
- 85% were able to continue to work/seek employment
- 96% received help in accessing the services they needed to better care for the individual
- 95% were able to make plans for the individual’s future
Of those that participated in United Way-funded reducing barriers to employment programs:
- 87% achieved/gained job-specific credentials (certificate, license, etc…)
- 83% improved their computer skills
- 83% improved their job interviewing skills
- 90% improved their resume writing skills