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We’ve improved the lives of more than half a million of our neighbors. With your help, we can do so much more.
Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation across the southeastern U.S., leaving entire communities in need of urgent assistance. Your donations are critical in supporting local United Ways as they provide immediate relief. To contribute, click here.
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OUR IMPACT AREAS
By supporting United Way, you help deliver critical assistance and change the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors by meeting basic needs, moving to financial stability and building success in school and life.
Connecting people at times of crisis with immediate, essential human needs such as shelter, safety and food.
Helping working families and individuals overcome short-term instability and create a path to a more financially secure future.
Addressing disparities in educational opportunities from early childhood through school years and helping young people become successful adults.
Meet Emily Schmidlapp, our dedicated manager of Moving to Financial Stability in the Community Impact department. Emily is an essential part of the United Way team, collaborating closely with our partner agencies and the people we serve to help them achieve lasting financial freedom. Emily stays pretty busy outside of the office as well. She enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, partner and their family, whipping up delicious meals in the kitchen and tackling rock bouldering adventures.
Want to learn more about Emily? Read her full spotlight below.
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