ABOUT US

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Our Mission

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To provide leadership and unite our communities in identifying needs and directing resources necessary

to measurably improve the quality of life for all citizens.

To be the recognized leader in unifying our community partners  as we improve the quality of life for all citizens.

United Way of South Central's goal is to create lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of local problems. It focuses on three building blocks for a better life:

BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BETTER LIFE

EDUCATION		INCOME		HEALTH
Quality Child Care		Maximized Savings		Preventative/Everyday Healthcare
School Readiness		Increased Savings		Healthier Teens Drug free, within weight
Academic Completion		Financial Assets for Long Term Stability		Reduced teen pregnancy rates

Our Impact

• With many volunteers and raising over $378,000 annually, the United Way makes substantial investments in the community through its partner agencies.

          ~ 27 agencies and 32 programs receive funding

          ~ 1 in every 3 people are directly served by a United Way funded program

          ~ 99 cents of every dollar stays local with 85 cents directly invested in direct program services

          ~ Serves a 4 county area including Marion, Jefferson, Wayne and Washington counties  

              in Southern llinois

2008 Executive Committee

Mike Beard, President

Debi Richardson, Vice President

Tyler Brown, 2nd Vice President

Kathy Kelley, Secretary/Treasurer