- Access to healthy food
- Support for working families
- Help when needed most
More than ever, we need to fight hunger in Monroe County. Together, food pantries, volunteers, and for-profit companies are helping more families gain access to affordable nutritious food.
Need
individuals struggle with adequate access to food.
children receive free and reduced priced lunch at school.
of all residents in Monroe County are considered obese
Results
individuals received food assistance last year.
pounds of fresh produce, dairy, and proteins distributed to food pantries in Monroe County.
meals or food baskets provided last year.
the number of summer meals served to children in need compared to the previous year.
Testimonial
"When it’s just me, an adult who can make her own choices, I can choose not to eat. Or to eat cheap junk that at least provided enough calories to keep going. I cannot make that same choice for my kids. They have to eat enough of the right food for their bodies and brains to develop."
- Christine GilbertFiscal Year INVESTMENT: $221,055
Access
Nutrition
Backbone*
*Backbone services are direct program activities that ensure the success of the initiative. This includes, but may not be limited to: advocacy at local, state and federal levels, coordination of partners, resources and other stakeholders, communication & promotion of services, volunteer coordination, community investment oversight, monitoring and evaluation of services, community needs assessments, technical support, and capacity building. For the Access to healthy food initiative, Backbone Services are largely focussed on the work of the Hunger Coalition of Monroe County.
For a detailed description of Pocono Mountains United Way’s program investments, see our most recent Community Investment Report, here.
More than ever, parents are struggling to provide for their families, and their children are not able to succeed. Together, through after school programs, pre-k services, and family support programs, we are empowering parents to increase their financial stability and enabling children to reach their full potential.
Need
UNSERVED children ELIGIBLE for publicly funded pre-k
BELOW Proficient Reading 3rd Grade PSSA
Regulated Childcare Providers offering High Quality Pre-K Programs.
Results
families can access work because their children have been provided 256 days of high quality day-care.
at risk boys and girls had improved workforce development or social skills, and/or increased academic performance last year.
children received screenings, so any developmental issues were discovered before they started school.
struggling single mothers received care packages on Valentine's Day for WOMEN UNITED's inaugural volunteer project.
Testimonial
"There is simply not enough child care in our community – especially non-traditional childcare. Head Start, the Growing Place .. these programs are so important - they let parents earn the money they need to support their families, while giving our children a genuine ‘head start’ to help them succeed when they get to school."
- Focus group discussion respondent, 2016 Community Needs AssessmentFiscal Year INVESTMENT: $215,944
Childcare and Education
Youth Development
Family Support
Backbone*
*Backbone services are direct program activities that ensure the success of the initiative. This includes, but may not be limited to: advocacy at local, state and federal levels, coordination of partners, resources and other stakeholders, communication & promotion of services, volunteer coordination, community investment oversight, monitoring and evaluation of services, community needs assessments, technical support, and capacity building.
For a detailed description of Pocono Mountains United Way’s program investments, see our most recent Community Investment Report, here.
More than ever, people in our community need a helping hand to get themselves back on their feet. Together, we are ensuring that crucial support is available in our community and we are connecting community members with those services when they need it most.
Need
of households spend more than 30% of their income on housing
of children (0-18) are living at or BELOW 200% poverty level.
Monroe County’s ranking on Quality of Life out of 67 counties in Pennsylvania (Robert Wood Johnson County Health Rankings)
unsheltered homeless individuals in Monroe County identified in 2017 “Point in Time” Count
Results
nights of shelter/housing provided to individuals and families in need.
victims of abuse were served, either through shelter, a hotline, or counseling.
individuals were assisted and guided to community services last year through 2-1-1 and special projects.
individuals saved a cumulative of $133,636 last year through the FamilyWise Presciption Discount Program.
individuals accessed free tax preparation services through United Way's MyFreeTaxes Program.
Testimonial
"Housing programs are stressed, public housing is full and people aren’t ready to leave once a transitional housing program is complete. Wages simply don’t correspond to fair market rents. Residents need a full time job and a half to keep a roof over their head – and that often means they are no longer eligible for medical assistance. We need a champion to speak on behalf of the impoverished."
- Focus group respondent, 2016 Community Needs AssessmentFiscal Year INVESTMENT: $279,946
Housing/ Homelessness
Crisis intervention
Info & Referral
Backbone*
*Backbone services are direct program activities that ensure the success of the initiative. This includes, but may not be limited to: advocacy at local, state and federal levels, coordination of partners, resources and other stakeholders, communication & promotion of services, volunteer coordination, community investment oversight, monitoring and evaluation of services, community needs assessments, technical support, and capacity building.
For a detailed description of Pocono Mountains United Way’s program investments, see our most recent Community Investment Report, here.
Result
Testimonial
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