UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY FUNDING FOCUS AREAS

Program applications are due to United Way by 5 p.m. on February 8, 2008.

United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County is moving to a two-year funding cycle.  The FY 08/09 program application will be the basis of continuation FY 09/10 funding. Continuation funding for FY 2009/2010 is contingent upon the success of the United Way Community Campaign and the FY 08/09 funded program’s success in meeting proposed client outcomes.

• Programs applying for funding must be in operation for a minimum of 24 months and have program and financial data for that time.
• Program review is zero-based funding.
• Minimum funding level is $5,000.

UNITED WAY OF LINCOLN AND LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY INVESTMENT OUTCOMES

United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County citizen volunteers have established priorities for the United Way funded Focus Areas.

Investing in Lincoln’s future: our children

Children are ready to enter school

(focus area Early Care)

• Children attend programs that provide early learning and skill development: programs are either accredited or use the quality rating system
• Children are assessed and assisted in reaching developmental milestones

Children and youth succeed

(focus area Education)

• Children and youth achieve literacy and numeracy
• Families will have access to parenting support and education
• Youth will graduate from high school with skills and motivation to pursue continuing education/employment opportunities

(focus area Mentoring)

• Children and youth will receive mental/emotional support
• Children and youth have meaningful adult relationships that provide high expectations of behavior and achievement

Assisting those in crisis

Increased food security

(focus area Food)

• Promote and support a coordinated system of food distribution
• Promote and support food programs for low-income children

Increase shelter security           

(focus area Shelter)

• Provide emergency and transitional shelter beds for individuals and families
• Provide emergency assistance for individuals

Increase victim safety

(focus area Victim Safety)

• Provide emergency and transitional shelter beds for individuals and families affected by domestic violence
• Provide crisis services for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse

Ensure preparedness for community disasters

(focus area Community Response)

• Provide support to people affected by fires and natural disasters           
• Connect and mobilize resources to build community response