Financial Stability

United Way delivers support regarding income and Financial Stability in the following ways:

Focus Areas & Objective
  1. Workforce Readiness – Individuals are able to enter the workforce with the skills & resources necessary to succeed
  2. Family-Sustaining Employment – Adults have jobs that pay a living wage, provide paid sick leave, & pathways for advancement
  3. Manageable Expenses – Families have the financial skills to live independently, without receiving public assistance
Strategies
  1. Prepare individuals to obtain jobs in high-growth sectors through skills training, job fairs, etc.
  2. Connect qualified workers to employment opportunities
  3. Expand employment opportunities by providing increased access to transportation
  4. Provide supports that helps individuals retain employment & advance their careers
  5. Offer financial education on budgeting, saving, debt reduction, credit building, and home ownership
  6. Collaborate to implement community-wide effort to increase financial training availability