WHO BENEFITS FROM UNITED WAY OF THE INLAND VALLEYS?

Donations made to United Way of the Inland Valleys’ Community Care Fund support a wide range of services provided to residents in Western Riverside County. For the 2003-2004 program year, a total of 266,000 people directly benefited from United Way funded programs, representing one out of three residents in our service area.

AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE
Children of families experiencing social and financial challenges were provided more than 792,700 days of childcare services including supervised recreational and developmental activities.
BASIC SUBSISTENCE & ECONOMIC STABILITY
42,360 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, 5,314,474 lbs. of food were distributed to charities throughout the county serving those in dire need.
CHILD/YOUTH-AT-RISK
67,238 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
1,921 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
Individuals with developmental and physical disabilities and their families were provided with more than 39,850 hours of counseling, educational support services or adaptive exercise services to assist them in reaching their fullest potential.
DISASTER
Disaster relief was provided to 554 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 2,869 crime victims. Programs responded to 5,572 domestic violence or crime related phone calls. Additionally, assault prevention and awareness presentations reached over 26,989 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 39,503 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
1,100 families received counseling, education and mentoring services to ensure the stability of their family.
HEALTHCARE & SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
17,635 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
490 school-age students, considered to be at-risk, received tutorial services, homework assistance and literacy classes.
LEGAL & CIVIL RIGHTS
790 individuals received free legal assistance, advocacy and education services geared to protecting their rights in civil, criminal and administrative actions.
MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION & TREATMENT
15,740 hours of counseling and supportive services and education were provided to people diagnosed with mental, emotional and behavioral dysfunction and their families.
OUTREACH/INFORMATION & REFERRAL
The Volunteer Center’s Crisis Helpline and referral programs responded to 27,360 phone calls from county residents seeking to gain access to health and human care services.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Residential treatment was provided to 397 individuals dealing with alcohol and substance abuse. Additionally, 724 individuals received substance abuse counseling services.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
21,111 young individuals participated in programs promoting responsibility and problem-solving skills through emotional, social, physical and character-building activities.