CHANGE DOESN’THAPPEN ALONE.

United Way of Waco-McLennan County is focused on community-based and community-led solutions. What we do is simple and critical at the same time. In partnership with our community, we identify the most vital needs and work alongside each other to eliminate barriers to a good quality of life for all residents of McLennan County.

YOUR UNITED WAY

United Way raises, stewards, and invests funds to help strengthen the cornerstones of quality of life for education, health, financial stability, and safety net services. Every dollar matters and makes a difference. Each year, donors like you contribute $10 to $10,000 to help our community thrive. We prioritize each investment to create lasting change.

YOUR INVESTMENTS

This year, $1.2 million of the community’s dollars were invested in high-impact programs with the capacity and the purpose to change lives, not just for a day but for the long term.

YOU ARE THE LIFE CHANGERS

Children are born healthier and enter school ready to learn. Young students persist in school and parents are actively engaged in their ability to excel. Individuals have access to preventive and mental health supports, families are able to be financially resilient and secure, and those in need have the support to move beyond crisis to stability.

A ROBUST AND COMMUNITY-CENTRIC PROCESSUnited Way funding decisions are evaluated by a diverse cross sector of community member-donors like you, issue experts, community leaders and people who have benefited from the programs we fund.

YOUR Investment in Action“I am honored to serve as this year’s Campaign Ambassador. Our United Way’s work is essential to building a

stronger community, and I believe in the importance of this work. I invite you to

join me and Live United. I heartily encourage you to support our work.”

- Julie Hays, KWTX 2019 Campaign Ambassador

COMMUNITY NEED

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

COMMUNITY WILL

We mobilize resources to address the greatest needs as defined by

our community.

We invest in impact to support life changing solutions.

We engage the community in helping us set our course and make our

investment decisions.

Overall Goal: Children gain the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in school and in life.

2019-20 Funded Partners

36% of McLennan County children are not

kindergarten ready.

27% of Waco ISD 3rd graders are not

reading on grade level.

$366,000 were invested in 10 programs to impact education in Waco-McLennan County.

Prevention & Education, Victim’s Center, Advocacy Center for Crime Victims & Children

Youth Leadership Development, Communities in Schools

HOPES, Family Abuse Center

GSCTX Robotics Programming, Girl Scouts of Central Texas

School-Legal Partnership, Greater Waco Legal Services

Klaras Children’s Center, HOT MHMR

Brain Map Fidelity Program, Talitha Koum Institute

School Aged Childcare & Family Support, The Arc of McLennan County

Nurturing Center, The Cove

Out of School Care, YMCA of Central Texas

EDUCATION

If you want to invest in changing a child’s life, we encourage you to consider designating your contribution to support our Education Pillar. You will be helping advance these goals:

• Children enter school ready to learn.• Youth are prepared to be successful in school, career and life

and remain engaged throughout their academic continuum.• Families are engaged in their child’s academic success and

meaningfully connected to their child’s school campus.

HEALTH

Overall Goal: Individuals and families are able to improve their health and live healthy lives.

2019-20 Funded Partners

13% of all McLennan County babies are born prematurely.

31% of all McLennan County adults are

obese.

Out of School Care, YMCA of Central Texas

Nurse Family Partnership, Baylor Scott & White Central Texas Foundation

Reproductive Healthcare, Care Net Pregnancy Center

Healthy Pantry Program, Caritas of Waco

Case Management, Communities in Schools

Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Healthcare for Vulnerable School Children, Family Health Center

Mental Health Wellness Program, HOT MHMR

Counseling Services, STARRY, Inc.

The Opportunity Center, The Arc of McLennan County

$366,000 were invested in 11 programs to impact health in Waco-McLennan County.

Dental Care for Vulnerable Adults, Family Health Center

If you want to invest in changing a family’s life, we encourage you to consider designating your contribution to support our Health

Pillar. You will be helping advance these goals:

• All babies are born healthy.• Individuals have the knowledge, skills, and support to make

decisions that increase their overall health and wellness. • Children, families, and individuals have the mental health

support they need.

Dental Care for Pregnant Women, Family Health Center

FINANCIAL STABILITY

Overall Goal: Individuals and families are able to improve their financial stability and economic status.

2019-20 Funded Partners

19% of all McLennan County residents live

below the Federal Poverty Line.

30% of McLennan County residents live

in asset poverty.

Intensive Case Management, Caritas of Waco

Job Readiness Training, Christian Men’s Job Corps

Career Track Program, Christian Women’s Job Corps

Job Search, Compassion Ministries of Waco

Google IT Support Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries

Financial Security Education, Waco Habitat for Humanity

$222,000 was invested in 9 programs to impact financial stability in Waco-McLennan County.

Money Management, Friends for Life Financial Literacy/Homebuyer Education, Grassroots Community Development

If you want to invest in changing a family’s life, we encourage you to consider designating your contribution to support our Financial

Stability Pillar. You will be helping advance these goals:

• Individuals have the knowledge, skills, and support needed to increase their financial stability, effectively manage their

money, and advance their economic mobility. • Individuals have the education and skills to obtain and retain

good jobs with the potential for advancement.

Rise, Heart of Texas Goodwill Industries

Overall Goal: Individuals and families are able to meet their essential needs in order to move out of crisis.

2019-20 Funded Partners

19% of McLennan County residents are

food insecure.

Immigration Legal Services, American Gateways

Court Appointed Special Advocates, CASA of McLennan County

Safety Shelter Operations, Family Abuse Center

Legal Services, Greater Waco Legal Services

Home Delivered Meals, Meals on Wheels

Emergency Solutions Program & Community Kitchen, The Salvation Army

$245,000 was invested in 7 programs to impact safety net services in Waco-McLennan County.

Financial Literacy/Homebuyer Education, Grassroots Community Development

SAFETY NET SERVICES

If you want to invest in changing a family’s life, we encourage you to consider designating your contribution to support our Safety

Net Services Pillar. You will be helping advance these goals:

• Individuals and families have the services and resources needed to meet their basic needs in crisis situations.

• Vulnerable populations have shelter and the proper support they need.

• Seniors, children, and families have access to nutritous meals.

Victim’s Center, Advocacy Center for Crime Victims & Children

1516 Austin Avenue, Suite 2

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CONNECT WITH US

Waco, TX 76701 254-752-2753

BE PART OF THE CHANGEGIVEYour investment will create a better life for residents in McLennan County. Whether your gift is made through a corporate workplace campaign or an individual contribution, your donation will have a vital local impact. To make a personal investment, please visit www.unitedwaywaco.org/donate.

ADVOCATEWe believe that active participation in advocacy is critical, not just to further the impact of our work, but to drive lasting systemic change. To learn more about the 2019 United Ways of Texas Public Policy Agenda, please visit www.unitedwaywaco.org/get-involved/advocacy.

VOLUNTEERSharing your time and talent is a truly rewarding way to give back. Get involved with our service projects and help those who need it most. Visit www.volunteergreaterwaco.com to get involved.

Mission: United Way of Waco-McLennan County strengthens the community by mobilizing resources to measurably improve lives.

Vision: United Way of Waco-McLennan County envisions a community where all people have the education, health, and financial stability needed to achieve their full potential.

Pictured on the front cover are community members Gary Wardlaw, Nancy McEachern, Alex Price, and Jessica Juarez.

Photo courtesy by Corey O’Connell.

To get involved, please visit www.UnitedWayWaco.org.