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Mission & Values
United Way of St. Joseph County Funding Priorities
Basic Needs:
Food - Giving food to people in need
Shelter - Provide short-term shelter for youth (ages 0-24) and/or those fleeing abusive situations.
Emergency Financial Assistance - Prevent negative outcomes including homelessness, unemployment; provide financial resources to acquire prescription medication.
Life Management
Financial Literacy - Individuals will acquire skills to achieve more financial stability in their lives.
Academic Literacy - Individuals will acquires skills to become successful in the workplace; children will be school-ready.
Stable Homes & Relationships
Conflict Resolution - Individuals will gain skills to problem solve and negotiate conflict without violence.
Domestic & Sexual Abuse - Individuals will develop and maintain stable and healthy relationships.
High Risk Health Behaviors - Individuals and families will accept responsibility to make good life choices to decrease vulnerability to obesity and avoid dangerous situations involving drugs, alcohol, and sexual activity.