United Way of Central Minnesota

Homelessness

100

This small weekly donation provides 45 nights of lodging for a child or adult in need.

What is $15 per week?

200

Name one of the programs that are invested in by the United Way of Central Minnesota to address homelessness in our communities.

What is Domus Transitional Housing – Catholic Charities Emergency Shelter – Anna Marie’s Alliance Emergency Shelter – The Salvation Army Hope Community Support Program – Catholic Charities Legal Services – Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Living Hope Center – Place of Hope Recovery Plus Helping Hands – St. Cloud Hospital St Cloud Area Crisis Nursery – Lutheran Social Services Supportive Housing for Youth (SHY) – Catholic Charities Youth House – Catholic Charities

300

This is the United Way of Central Minnesota's goal in regards to homelessness.

What is to reduce the impact of homelessness with a focus on youth and families with children?

400

This is the number of school-age children in Central MN that experienced homelessness last year.

What is more than 450?

500

As reported on their Community Report Card, this is the number of individuals that were helped last year with resources that made it possible to prevent them from experiencing homelessness or shortening their time of being homeless through programs supported by the UWCM.

What is 3,711?

Access to Food

100

This small weekly donation provides 10 nutritious meals for low-income youth during the summer.

What is $0.50 per week?

200

Name of one of the many programs that are supported by the United Way of Central Minnesota to address access to food in our communities?

What is CRO.S.S. Center food Shelf of Benton County Daily Meal Program – Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota Emergency Food Pantry – The Salvation Army Emergency Services Food Shelf – Catholic Charities Family Support Program – Healthy Living and Eating – Promise Neighborhood, Central MN Food Distribution & Delivery – Retired and Senior volunteer Program (RSVP) – City of St. Cloud Aging Services Department Healthy Habits – Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota Home Delivered Meals – St. Cloud Hospital Senior Dining Program – Catholic Charities Simply Good Eating and Cooking Matters – Reach Up Inc. Summer Lunch Program – The Yes Network Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Tri-CAP

300

This is the United Way of Central Minnesota’s goal in regards to access to food.

What is to ensure that all people have food to nourish themselves so that no one in Central MN goes hungry?

400

One in this number of children in Minnesota are at risk of hunger.

What is 1 in 8?

500

According to their Community Report Card, this is the number of children and adults last year that received food through meal programs and food shelves that are supported by the UWCM.

What is 27,472?

Financial Stability

100

This small weekly donation provides 78 older adults with resources such as fitness and cooking classes to help them keep their independence.

What is $10 per week?

200

Name of one of the many programs that are supported by the United Way of Central Minnesota to address financial stability in our communities?

What is CareerONE – Stearns-Benton Employment and Training Council Child Care Liaison – Milestones Community Furniture Program - Central MN Re-Entry Program Emergency Services Food Shelf and Financial Assistance Program – Catholic Chairities Emergency Shelter – Anna Marie’s Alliance Financial and Housing Counseling – Catholic Charities Legal Services – Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Money Matters – Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MN Providing Real Opportunities for Financial Independence & Training (PROFIT) – Independent Lifestyles, Inc. Self Sufficiency Program – Tri-CAP Senior LinkAge Line – Central MN Council on Aging

300

This is the United Way of Central Minnesota’s goal in regards to financial stability.

What is to increase financial stability and independence among lower-income or struggling households?

400

The poverty rate of this% in the St. Cloud area is slightly above the state average.

What is 15%?

500

According to their Community Report Card, this is the number of adults and their families that were connected with community resources that helped them stabilize their living conditions with programs supported by the UWCM last year.

What is 15,308?

Early Learning / Early Literacy

100

This small weekly donation provides 31 days annually of one-on-one assistance for a prekindergarten child to gain reading skills during the school year.

What is $3 per week?

200

This program, which is supported by donations to the United Way of Central MN, provides monthly books to children 0-5 years old to prepare them for success in school.

What is Imagination Library?

300

Name of one of the many programs that are supported by the United Way of Central Minnesota to address early learning and early literacy in our communities.

What is Central MN Foster Grandparent Program – Catholic Charities Cultural Transition Program – Catholic Charities Early Childhood Mental Health Services – The Village Family Service Center Educational Enrichment RSVP – City of St. Cloud Aging Services Department Family & Caregiver Support – Arc Midstate Greater St Cloud Area THRIVE – Sauk Rapids-Rice School District #47 Kindergarten Transition Services – Reach Up Inc. Latino Parent Child Group – LaPoder de los Padres – St. Cloud State University MN Reading Corps in St Cloud – ServeMinnesota Project Learn – Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MN Strengthening Families Parenting Project - - 9 local school districts

400

This significant % of brain development occurs before the age of 5.

What is 90%?

500

As reported by their Community Report Card, this is the number of young children that gained reading and learning skills last year to prepare them for the future in programs supported by the UWCM.

What is 4,040?

Quality Out of School Time

100

This small weekly donation provides 7 hours of skilled mentoring for youth.

What is $1 per week?

200

Name of one of the many programs that are supported by the United Way of Central Minnesota to address quality out of school time in our communities.

What is After School Academic Support & Mentor Program – Community Grassroots Solutions After School Enhancement – RSVP – City of St. Cloud Aging Services Department ARISE (A Recreation Inclusion Support Endeavor) – St. Cloud School District #742 BelClare Building Futures – Catholic Charities Camp for Kids with Disabilities – True Friends Community After School Activity Program – Midwest Oromo Communities Inc. Family Support Program – Promise Neighborhood, Central MN Girl Scouts in ACTION & Leadership Pathway Scholarships – Girl Scouts of MN & WI Lakes & Pines KIDSTOP & Club Scholarships – Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MN LaCruz Community Center – Catholic Charities Life Choices School Youth Program – Anna Marie’s Alliance Mentor & Life Skill Program & Mentor Development – Central MN Youth for Christ Youth Development Scholarships

300

This is the United Way of Central Minnesota’s goal in regards to quality out of school time.

What is work to make sure every school-age youth is engaged in ongoing experiences that build positive life skills and support form caring mentors?

400

High school dropouts are less likely to earn a living wage, vote or volunteer in their community and have a greater chance of being unemployed, incarcerated, uninsured and receiving public assistance. Unfortunately, this % of students drop our of school every year.

What is 20%?

500

As reported on their Community Report Card, this is the number of school-age children and youth that gained new life skills through involvement in quality youth programs supported by UWCM last year.

What is 6,091?