United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois envisions a community in which everyone has the opportunity to be self-sufficient.
United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois leads community transformation through effective, efficient, and integrated solutions that empower everyone to be self-sufficient.
United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois along with community leaders, subject matter experts, and agency program directors and executives, have developed a Common Community Approach to address poverty in our community. To reach our desired end state of all residents having the ability and opportunity to provide for themselves and their families without subsidized assistance or to live independently with dignity, we have developed five Lines of Effort to move our community towards self-sufficiency.
Line of Effort#1
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Students graduate from high school college and/or job ready
Line of Effort#2
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Adults are job ready and bankable
Line of Effort#3
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A wellness focused community with healthcare access for all
Line of Effort#4
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Prevent trauma and victimization, protect those who are traumatized, develop/improve victim resilience and rehabilitate offenders
Line of Effort#5
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Needs are matched with resources
Essential Services and Program Linkage |
Essential needs are met such as food, shelter, and clothing; linkages established to Line of Effort programs