Of those who utilized United Way-funded adult learning programs:
- 95% 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
Of those that utilized United Way-funded emergency shelters:
- 87% felt their housing would improve after leaving the shelter
- 90% set personal goals towards self-improvement
- 85% made progress towards their goals
- 93% felt their basic needs were met
Of those that participated in United Way-funded emergency food pantries:
- 93% had a better understanding of healthy eating habits
- 86% were offered resources about healthy eating habits
- 73% were able to use their money towards other areas of their budget
- 82% 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:
- 90% saved money on their grocery bills
- 99% said that the location was convenient
- 48% 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
- 90% avoided foreclosure, eviction or homelessness
- 91% were able to maintain or secure safe and affordable housing
Of those that participated in United Way-funded immigration and refugee services programs:
- 97% received assistance or resources for legal help
- 97% understood their legal status
- 96% understood their employment eligibility
- 90% knew when they would qualify for permanent residency or citizenship
- 98% felt staff were respectful of their culture
- 96% understood what to expect next
Of those that participated in United Way-funded older adult support and independence programs:
- 87% understood their rights
- 91% physical health concerns were addressed
- 87% felt safer and more secure
- 89% were more physically active
- 87% were better able to cope with stress
- 79% attended social activities
- 86% socialized and made friends
- 90% felt they had a voice in making their own choice
- 91% expressed their needs
- 88% could solve their own problems
Of the caregivers that participated in United Way-funded older adult support and independence programs:
- 100% felt supported, which helped them as caregivers
- 95% were able to continue to work/seek employment
- 99% received help in accessing the services they needed to better care for the individual
- 99% were able to make plans for the individual’s future
Of those that participated in United Way-funded reducing barriers to employment programs:
- 88% achieved/gained job-specific credentials (certificate, license, etc…)
- 90% improved their computer skills
- 94% improved their job interviewing skills
- 92% improved their resume writing skills