YOUTH SUCCESS

United Way works to ensure our kids are equipped for success from birth through career.

Education is the cornerstone of individual and community success. It opens kids up to a world of possibilities and builds confidence, skills and a foundation for the future. It is crucial to reach kids before they start school and support them throughout their education. Once a child falls behind, it can be difficult to catch up.

Skills Building

Preschool

Mentoring

Reading at Grade Level

$0
invested in high-quality learning can yield a return of $7-$17 later.
0%
of 3rd grade students in Midland County
are not reading at grade level.
0%
of Midland County youth report not having a positive adult role model.

HEALTH

Individuals and families are healthy and safe

The health of our citizens is a strong indicator of a thriving community. Achieving and maintaining safety and physical and mental health is important in all stages of life and reaches beyond clinical care. Research shows that social, economic and health behaviors contribute up to 70% of an individual’s long-term health outcomes

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Mental Health

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Crisis Support

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Fitness

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Domestic/Sexual Violence

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Addiction Recovery

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Healthy Food

0%
of households in Midland County struggle to put food on the table regularly
0%
of adults in Midland County report being overweight or obese.
0%
increase in people seeking addiction treatment in Midland County since 2014.
0%
of youth suffer with severe depression, an increase of nearly 30% in five years.

HOUSEHOLD STABILITY

Individuals and families have long-term stability and independence.

Our community thrives when everyone is empowered and equipped for success. With the right tools, individuals and families can secure good jobs, safe and affordable housing, success for children and achieve financial stability. While they’re getting there, it’s important to have a safety net to meet their needs on their path toward independence.

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Housing

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Childcare

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Basic Needs

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Financial Support

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Job Skills

0%
of households in Midland County are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and struggle to meet their basic needs.
0%
of Midland County residents live in poverty.
0%
of household income for a family of four living in poverty could go toward childcare.

COMMUNITY IMPACT MAP