United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties

2015 United Way Wayne County Campaign Kickoff

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GREAT THINGS HAPPENWHEN WE LIVE UNITED

The hungry are fed.

The homeless are sheltered.

Children are prepared for success.

Disabilities are overcome.

Basic and emergency needs are met.

Families are financially stable.

Neighborhoods are safer.

People have access to quality health care.

Victims of domestic violence are given a voice and safe shelter.

Seniors remain independent.

Teens are mentored.

Lives are improved.

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Thanks to your generosity, last year in Wayne County….

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Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities received 236 hours of advocacy services by The Arc of NEPA.

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745 individualsin need received emergency assistance through Catholic Social Services

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116 children received in-school crisis and counseling services from VIP

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217 6th graders and 78 7th graders from Wallenpaupack Area attended Jr. Achievement’s BizTown for hands-on education on business, economics and free enterprise.

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The community now has a safe way to access the Hawley PublicLibrary with new and improved stairs.

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2,000 community memberscontinue to enjoy the benefits of the Wayne County YMCA with building improvements made.

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22 seniors maintained their independence in their own homes with portable air conditioning units/heaters or mobilitysolutions through Wayne County Area Agency on Aging.

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14 additional children had a safe after-school environment and improvedtheir math & reading skills through Honesdale CTC.

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1,663 households in need were assisted with fresh produce from the Wayne County Food Pantry

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3 students with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities from Wayne County school districts utilized Devereux’s School to Work Transition Services

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3,480 toddlers/preschoolersattended early literacy programs at the Wayne County Public Library.

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The Honesdale Fire Dept. is better able to protect the15,000 residentsin its service area by responding to emergencies faster and more efficiently.

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72 families in Wayne County received help with pre-school tuition to helptheir children prepare for success.

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150 Wayne County residents had their income taxes prepared for free as part of our VITA program.

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300 children and families received information to help ease the Kindergarten transition in 3 Wayne County School Districts.

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115 youth received environmental education; 40 youth enjoyed Robotics programs; 235 children participated in arts programs through Educational Improvement Tax Credits.

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56 households received emergency fuel/furnace repair during the cold winter months as part of the Gift of Warmth program.

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2,614 claims were made in Wayne County through the FamilyWize Prescription Discount program with a savings of nearly $132,500.

2015 Wayne County Grantees

• The ARC of NEPA• Catholic Social Services• Devereux Pocono Center• Habitat for Humanity• Honesdale Communities

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Honesdale Fire Dept. • Salvation Army• Victims’ Intervention

Program

• Wallenpaupack School District

• Wayne County Area Agency on Aging / Wayne County Food Pantry

• Wayne County Public Library

• Wayne County YMCA• Wayne Pike Adult

Literacy

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