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Impact Councils More than 100 hundred community volunteers comprise the Impact Councils of United Way of Greater Stark County. What are Impact Councils? These are the groups that examine data and facts about greater Stark County, and from that data, allocate funds to programs and services that work to solve our community's problems. Impact Councils are split into three groups, each addressing critical needs of the greater Stark County community. Within those groups there are several outcome areas. Children and Youth: growing into successful adults Through United Way’s work, children and youth will be given the best possible start to develop to their fullest potential. Children will be better prepared and ready to learn when entering school. Youth will be provided with the necessary academic, job and social skills necessary to succeed as adults. United Way programs help keep teens and youth on the right track and help teach the skills needed to avoid risky behavior. This area includes work in Early Care & Education, Graduation & Training Beyond High School and Reducing Risky Behavior Among Youth. Sponsored by
Families: achieving stability Self-sufficiency is vital to a successful family life, and United Way programs work to remove barriers and build skills necessary to attain and maintain employment. Family stability is dependent on keeping kids and families safe and strong. United Way will work to reduce the number of families and individuals that experience violence, abuse and neglect, and who abuse drugs and alcohol. This area includes Economic Independence and Family Stablity. Sponsored by
Community: responding to basic needs United Way provides a safety net of community services that supports programs that provide families and individuals with food, shelter and clothing during crisis situations. Individuals with disabilities and seniors maximize their ability to live in safe environments with independence and dignity. And, Stark County residents have access to ongoing primary medical, dental, vision and mental health care. This area includes Emergency & Disaster Assistance, Access to Healthcare, and Seniors & Disabled. Sponsored by
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