COMMUNITY NEED: Physical, Mental & Emotional Well-Being & Safety
18% of our neighbors report having poor mental health for nearly 2 weeks of each month.
United Way's Health and Safety initiatives, along with our investments in a variety of cmmunity partners, are committed to making a positive impact on the emotional and physical well-being of the whole person.
Our Social and Emotional Support initiatives are designed to foster meaningful connections, spread positivity, and uplift individuals who may benefit from an extra dose of care.
Healthcare Barriers
• COST
• UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED
• TRANSPORTATION
• LACK OF LOCAL QUALITY CARE
Of the 154,000 adults in Iowa who did not receive needed mental health care last year,
29.3% DID NOT BECAUSE OF COST
UNITED WAY IMPACT: $379,788 in Partner Investments to agencies meeting health needs:
269 SENIOR VOLUNTEERS
were engaged in the community, serving a total of 14,419 hours, through our 55+ Retired Senior Volunteer Program
were engaged in the community, serving a total of 14,419 hours, through our 55+ Retired Senior Volunteer Program
781 RIDES PROVIDED
at no cost to seniors and disabled adults to medical appointments through our Medical Transportation Program
at no cost to seniors and disabled adults to medical appointments through our Medical Transportation Program
79 6TH GRADERS
connected to senior volunteers to form relationships and practice writing through our Pen Pals Program
connected to senior volunteers to form relationships and practice writing through our Pen Pals Program