Community Care Fund

The Community Care Fund is the general account of the United Way of the Inland Valleys . Monies from our donors, unless designated, go to the Community Care Fund for distribution throughout our community. We encourage our donors to give to this fund instead of making a designation for several reasons:

• UWIV identifies real needs in our local community and uses these funds to address these needs.
• All funding decisions are made by local volunteers after they have reviewed appropriate community data.
• UWIVs mission is to support the community through local health and human service organizations; all must maintain non-profit status. Many non-profits people designate to do not provide health or human services and do not fall under our mission.

Last year 200,263 people directly benefited from United Way of the Inland Valleys funded programs through the Community Care Fund in the following problem areas:

AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE
1255 children from families experiencing social and economic difficulties received childcare services, which include supervised recreational and developmental activities.

BASIC SUBSISTENCE & ECONOMIC STABILITY
50,124 individuals and their families received assistance, including shelter, food, nutrition services, clothing, utility payments, and job skills guidance programs geared to making them employable. Additionally, 6,160,400 pounds of food were distributed to charities throughout the county serving those in dire need.

CHILD/YOUTH-AT-RISK
14,616 young individuals living in high-risk environments comprised of high crime rate, large underserved ethnic populations and economic disadvantages benefited from prevention and intervention services dealing with pregnancy, delinquency, homicide, gang involvement, running away, truancy, substance abuse, and emotional disturbance.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION & DEVELOPMENT
4,814 individuals were placed in organizations to support programs and initiatives that promote problem solving and further sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity and collaboration among diverse populations.

DEVELOPMENTAL & PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
116 individuals with developmental and physical disabilities and their families were provided with counseling, educational support services or adaptive exercise services to assist them in reaching their fullest potential.

DISASTER
Disaster relief was provided to 457 individuals and their families experiencing loss due to fires and floods.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE & CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE
Crisis intervention, counseling, legal assistance, shelter and other residential resources served over 2,847 crime victims. Programs responded to 1,926 domestic violence or crime related phone calls. Additionally, assault prevention and awareness presentations reached over 17,880 individuals.

ELDER CARE & ELDER ABUSE
Physical, social and emotional support services including family support, in-home services, day care, case management and recreational activities were provided to 10,587 seniors experiencing social and economic difficulties. Services included counseling, education, support groups and temporary respite shelter for victims of elder abuse and Long Term Care Ombudsman services.

FAMILY STABILITY & PARENTING SKILLS
231 individuals and their families received counseling, education and mentoring services to ensure the stability of their family.

HEALTHCARE & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
6,729 individuals and their families were provided with access to healthcare and dental services including transportation, case management, advocacy, individual and/or family support, home health care, testing and hospice programs.

ILLITERACY
394 school-age students, considered to be at-risk, received tutorial services, homework assistance and literacy classes.

LEGAL & CIVIL RIGHTS
234 individuals received free legal assistance, advocacy and education services geared to protecting their rights in civil, criminal and administrative actions.

MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION & TREATMENT
3,445 individuals diagnosed with mental, emotional or behavioral dysfunction were provided with counseling, individual and support group services and basic skill guidance to help them cope with everyday demands.

OUTREACH/INFORMATION & REFERRAL
The Volunteer Centers Crisis Helpline and referral programs responded to 42,375 phone calls from county residents seeking to gain access to health and human care services.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Residential treatment was provided to 355 individuals dealing with alcohol and substance abuse. Additionally, 7,485 individuals received substance abuse counseling services.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
21,956 young individuals participated in programs promoting responsibility and problem-solving skills through emotional, social, physical and character-building activities.