United Way of Whitewater Valley
REACH Local Families in NEED

REACH Local Families in NEED

Jan 6, 2023 | Donating, Impact Areas, Miscl

The United Way of Whitewater Valley managed a utility assistance fund for several years. As we further evaluated the needs of our community, we discovered our neighbors need more than just utility assistance. We learned members of our community need help with...
Where Does My United Way Money Go?

Where Does My United Way Money Go?

Nov 1, 2022 | Donating, Impact Areas, Miscl

Photo Credit: Canva Have you ever asked, where does my United Way money go? Or maybe you wondered why it’s so important to give to the United Way of Whitewater Valley when you could give directly to the organizations that partner with us. We understand. We get these...
10 Adverse Childhood Experiences

10 Adverse Childhood Experiences

Oct 4, 2022 | Impact Areas, Miscl

Image Credit: Canva Have you heard about ACEs? ACE stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences. This is an acronym commonly used all over the country, but it is something that many people are focused on right here in Wayne and Union Counties. As a matter of fact, we...
How Low Income Affects Health and Well-being

How Low Income Affects Health and Well-being

Sep 9, 2022 | Impact Areas

Connection Between Health Outcomes and Income  Did you know that one-third (36%) of lower-income U.S. adults have two or more chronic conditions? In addition, a study from The Commonwealth Fund reported that half of U.S. adults with lower income skip needed care...