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We are working to improve EDUCATION

We are working to improve EDUCATION. education in Centre County. 11.8% of our adult population is illiterate People living in poverty or below the self sufficiency standard have difficulty preparing their children for school

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We are working to improve EDUCATION

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  1. We are working to improve EDUCATION

  2. education in Centre County • 11.8% of our adult population is illiterate • People living in poverty or below the self sufficiency standard have difficulty preparing their children for school • Adults with intellectual or physical disabilities have limited access to continuing education and support programs • People living in poverty or below the self sufficiency standard are often penalized by the civil justice system in their ability to protect themselves against unlawful eviction and/or utility terminations.

  3. Our partner agencies improve EDUCATION • Boy Scouts – Bucktail Council • Boy Scouts – Juniata Valley Council • Center for Alternatives in Community Justice • Centre County Library & Historical Museum • Centre County Youth Service Bureau • CentrePeace • Child Development & Family Council • Friendship Library • Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA • Global Connections • Mid-State Literacy Council • Park Forest Day Nursery Preschool • PICCC • Smart Start – Centre County

  4. We are working to improve FINANCIAL STABILITY

  5. Poverty in Centre County • 34.1% of households live below the Self Sufficiency Standard • 16.8% live below the federal poverty level • 11,397 children are eligible for medical assistance • 290 children are eligible for cash assistance • (U.S. Census Bureau: 2010) • 51% believe that working families DO NOT have access to affordable, high quality child care • 67% believe that good jobs ARE NOT available for anyone willing to work • 79% affordable housing IS NOT available to all people in Centre County • (Community Action Poll of Service Recipients and Providers: 2011)

  6. Our partner agencies improve FINANCIAL STABILITY • Bridge of Hope • Catholic Charities • Centre County Women’s Resource Center • Community Help Centre • Food Bank • Housing Transitions • Interfaith Human Services • Local Help & Transient Fund • MidPenn Legal Services

  7. We are working to improve HEALTH

  8. health care in Centre County • Centre County has experienced an “uptick” in poverty and unemployment • 11% of residents are uninsured – below the national benchmark • All residents have limited access to dental care • Poor primary care provider to patient ratio • Mental health issues are a prevailing theme • Increasing drug & alcohol abuse among high school students – considerably worse than the national bench mark • (Mount Nittany Medical Center: Health Needs Assessment: 2012)

  9. In 2012 United Way Partner Agency Programs Provided

  10. Our partner agencies improve HEALTH • American Red Cross • The ARC of Centre County • Centre Crest Auxiliary • Centre Homecare • Easter Seals of Central PA • House of Care • Sight Loss Support Group • Skills of Central PA • Strawberry Fields • Tapestry of Health • TIDES • YMCA of Centre County

  11. 2012 69,879 people received help from Partner Agencies 39,660 (57%) demonstrated measurable improvement in their lives Unlike any other health and human service funding source, Centre County United Way is volunteer-powered, accountable and community-driven. Giving through United Way is a comprehensive, effective way to invest in our community.

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