2005-2008 Chenango United Way Community Impact Priority Areas

Poverty Issues of Housing and Hunger
Vision: Ensure that all members of our community have the basic life necessities of adequate food and shelter,

so that they may be empowered to strive toward self sufficiency.

Examples:

Provide shelter and support services for the homeless
Provide programs that address food security issues
Rehabilitate housing to accommodate the needs of families in need of affordable housing opportunities
Increase the ability of individuals and families to receive information and referral services within the community

Access to Healthcare
Vision: Ensure that all members of the community have access to quality, affordable healthcare.

Examples:

Promote wellness through preventative programs
Minimize transportation barriers for those needing treatment and health care
Encourage more local healthcare providers to accept Medicaid
Provide programs that address the dental needs of families
Provide programming to address mental health needs of families
Provide programs that address the high costs of healthcare for families who are uninsured or underinsured

Opportunities for Children and Youth
Vision: Enable all youth to develop their full mental, social, physical and emotional potential through positive

relationships and a supportive community.

Examples:

Provide opportunities for youth and children to bond with peers, mentors and positive role models
Increase children's success in school and desire for and appreciation of education
Provide safe places, life and job skills training and programs that build a child's assets outside of traditional school hours
Give children the tools they need to make good, healthy decisions
Provide programs that encourage the development of leadership skills, character building and service to others
Provide programs that assist parents in creating loving, nurturing relationships with their children

The Aging Population
Vision: Ensure that our community's senior citizens are nurtured, supported and valued within the community.

Examples:

Rehabilitate housing to accommodate the needs of senior citizens
Help the elderly live as actively and independently as their abilities will permit
Provide programs that address the high costs of prescription drugs for the elderly
Provide programs to encourage socialization
Minimize transportation barriers for those needing treatment, health care or socialization activity

Chenango United Way

27 West Main Street • Norwich, NY 13815

607.334.8815 Office • 607.334.8830 Fax

Last Update: Wednesday, August 1, 2007 9:18 PM