Impact Areas/Strategies
United Way of Chester County invests in solutions that demonstrate results.
Supporting Children & Youth
Day Care, Mentoring, Youth Development
Solutions that maximize the potential of children & youth:
- Preparing children for school
- Supporting children’s school success
- Supporting youth to grow into healthy and functional adults
Strengthening Families
Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol, Crisis Services
Solutions that maintain healthy families:
- Building capacity of parents and caregivers to ensure a nurturing environment
- Transitioning families from crisis
- Promoting prevention, intervention and educational strategies that help to strengthen families
Meeting Basic Needs
Food & Shelter, Homelessness Prevention, Life Preparation
Solutions that advance personal independence:
- Breaking the cycle of poverty
- Increasing self-sufficiency
- Creating financial literacy
Promoting Healthy Living
Medical & Dental Care, Special Populations, Senior Services
Solutions that promote a healthier Chester County:
- Increasing access to treatment
- Promoting nutrition, education, screening and prevention