At United Way of Central Oregon, we fight for the health, education, financial stability, and resilience of every person in our Central Oregon community. As we continue to focus on health, education, and financial stability, we are also working upstream to tackle childhood trauma – the root cause of many challenges currently faced by so many in our community – and to build resilience in individuals, families, and communities.
We envision a region where individuals, families and our community are resilient. Through our TRACEs initiative we are increasing awareness and decreasing impacts of childhood trauma through cultivating resilience. Learn more about TRACEs.
We work to ensure all members of our community have opportunities to experience mastery, build confidence, and develop a growth mindset.
We also want to make sure that all children have access to mentors and role models, develop conflict resolution skills, and develop a strong cultural identity.
We envision a region where individuals and families can meet life’s basic needs (food, shelter, clothing) and gain economic stability through education, job training, reliable housing, and employment.
We support people living in poverty, ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households, and other vulnerable populations.
When members of our community are self-sufficient and independent, they’re more likely to access resources, provide a good education for our kids, and contribute to our economy
We envision a region where all people are safe, have access to nutritious food, affordable healthcare, and the opportunity to maximize their physical, mental, and emotional health, and lead independent, productive lives.
Healthy communities support social innovations, offer everyone access to medical care, and encourage people to support each other.
We work to ensure children enter school ready to succeed, children and youth achieve academic goals, and children and youth are emotionally healthy and socially competent.
We envision a region where children are nurtured by informed parents/caregivers and have access to quality developmental and educational services which prepare them for success in school and life.
We work to ensure children enter school ready to succeed, children and youth achieve academic goals, and children and youth are emotionally healthy and socially competent.
Our vision is that children are nurtured by informed parents/caregivers and have access to quality developmental and educational services which prepare them for success in school and in life. Last year we provided support towards this goal for nearly 2,200 individuals.
Our vision is that individuals and families can meet life’s basic needs (food, shelter, and healthcare) and gain economic stability through education, job training, permanent housing and basic supportive services. We support programs for people living in poverty and other vulnerable populations and last year provided assistance to over 9,800 individuals and families.
Our vision is that all people have access to quality, affordable healthcare and have the opportunity to maximize their physical, mental and emotional health and well-being to lead independent, productive lives. Last year we provided support to over 32,000 individuals.
We envision a region where: every individual has the strength, connections, and support needed to thrive; where leaders, organizations, and communities actively build systems that help build resilience; where strength is built and results in high levels of health and well-being and low levels of chronic health conditions; where all children achieve their highest level of education success and graduate on time; and where all adults are financially stable and contributing participants in their community. Last year our resilience building initiatives touched over 30,000 individuals.
It’s a credo. A mission. A goal. A constant reminder that when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. We build the strength of our neighborhoods. We bolster the health of our communities. And we change the lives of those who walk by us every day.
