United Way of Racine County

United Way’s community impact approach is unique because we not only address people’s immediate needs, but also work towards changing the status quo so that people can avoid challenges in the first place. It is about investing in the foundation as well as the future. Our mission of “mobilizing the caring power of Racine County to improve lives and transform our community” is accomplished through three community impact strategies: Community Investment, Community Impact Initiatives and Programs, and Community Engagement.

Community Investment

United Way of Racine County (UWRC) is committed to improving the health, education, financial stability, and basic needs of every person in our community. Our commitment to the building blocks of a good life is an investment in long-lasting change, not one-size-fits-all solutions. We know tackling our community’s toughest challenges takes innovation and expertise. It also takes all of us working together to make sure everyone in our community thrives. We fund programs that align with:

    Ensuring that children and youth achieve their potential though education.
    Preparing individuals and families to become financially stable and independent.
    Helping individuals achieve maximum emotional and mental health and safety.
    Ensuring basic needs are met so that residents are able to strive toward a better life.
   

Education is essential to getting and keeping a job with a livable wage and health benefits. An adequate income is needed to pay for today’s necessities and save for the future. Access to quality health care keeps children on track in school and adults productive at work. Serving our community's most vulnerable residents by ensuring they have adequate access to services that allow them to become stable and work toward self-sufficiency. United Way funds a wide range of services, from basic needs to emergency assistance to skill development, in order to make sure everyone has an opportunity for a better life. Thousands of Racine County residents benefit from the nearly 50 funded programs each year.

Community Impact Initiatives and Programs

No individual or organization can solve our community’s problems alone. United Way brings together community stakeholders, contributors and agency partners to create collaborative and innovative approaches to community issues around education, income and health.
 
Community Engagement

United Way authentically engages the community by hosting “kitchen table style” Community Conversations, on an ongoing basis. The conversations allow us to connect with the community and learn the aspirations, hopes and concerns of members of the local community. In addition to hosting Community Conversations, United Way is committed to staying abreast of the state of the community by researching and publishing a Community Indicators Report that includes education, income and health related data on Racine County.

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of everyone in our community. United Way funds nearly 50 local programs and special projects, while also developing and facilitating systems-wide initiatives, to create long-lasting change. United Way works in partnership with other individuals and organizations throughout Racine County who bring the passion, resources and expertise to address the community’s most critical issues. For more information, visit www.unitedwayracine.org or call 262-898-2240.