Caring for Our Community
Local Programs
United Way brings local ideas, people and resources together to make sure everyone-especially the most vulnerable-has the opportunity to thrive.
We are dedicated to creating a stronger community by developing, supporting, and investing in impactful strategies and partners. By working together, we can address interconnected challenges and make a lasting impact on education, income, and health in our community.
DOLLARS FOR COLLEGE
Securing Your Child's Future
Dollars for College is a children’s savings account (CSA) program that is designed to provide low income families with a safe, easy to access, trusted, and low-cost opportunity to build savings for their child’s future post-secondary education. The goal for Dollars for College is to ensure that every student can achieve their dreams beyond high school, which is best realized through completing post-secondary education.
HC CAP
Henderson County City Assistance Program
This program unites city leadership, Henderson County United Way, and social service partners to tackle the root causes of our community’s most pressing challenges.
Areas Of Focus:
- Food Insecurity: Enhance food distribution networks and provide nutritional education.
- Financial Hardship: Offer financial literacy workshops, counseling, and resource access.
- Healthcare and Chronic Disease Support: Expand access to healthcare services and support for chronic illness management.
- Mental Health: Fund initiatives to address mental health needs, including counseling services.
- Emergency Crisis Management: Strengthen the 211 HelpLine and emergency response systems.
