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Our Impact
For people to be successful, they need the things that are necessary to live.
For our communities to thrive, people need prevention services and development opportunities.
To get at the root causes of problems, we need to create lasting solutions through systems change.
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At United Way, we CONVENE stakeholders to discuss the data, trends, and issues and then research possible solutions that will address the root causes of problems. We CONNECT people and organizations to resources, and SECURE resources that make our community a better place to live and work.
With your support of Greater Mankato Area United Way in 2011:
- 30,000 nutritious meals were served to hungry individuals and families in the community
- 7,500 round trip rides were provided to people with disabilities to get to and from work
- 5,500 local children participated in the Books for Kids program, receiving free quality children’s books, and parenting resources and local information for their caregivers
- 3,300 youth were engaged in alternative sports & physical activity in a safe, friendly, structured environment
- 9,500 hours of early childhood instruction were provided to teen parent families to give them more confidence about parenting and improve their parenting skills
- 2,800 people were provided access to health and dental care, including
- 188 children 690 hours of assistive technology training were provided to individuals with disabilities
Greater Mankato Area United Way focuses on seven impact areas, which are illustrated in this pie chart.
Examples of United Way's impact in these areas include:
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A new parent receiving a home visit to help them learn about how to create a nurturing environment to enhance child development
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A child is ready to concentrate and learn in school because they're not hungry from the weekend. Listen to kids talk about hunger here.
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An individual receiving behavioral counseling to help them deal with years of mental and physical abuse. Read one local woman's story here.
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An at-risk child being prepared to be successful in school. Read about one family's journey here.
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A family receiving a help from an emergency response program after surviving a house fire
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A girl participating in a program to increase self-esteem, teach values, and develop a healthy self-image. Read about the study results for Mankato girls here.
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A senior being able to stay in his or her home with assistance. Read one family's personal story here.
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A woman receives life-skills and training to empower her to achieve gainful employment. Read one local woman's story here.
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A job opportunity for a person with disabilities. Read how one local girl has been impacted here.
- A mentor is connected to a child who needs another positive adult role model in his or her life. Read one local girl's story on how mentoring made a difference in her life here.
- An older adult staying active, healthy and engaged while participating in classes and activities, as well as volunteer opportunities. Read one local woman's story here.
- After a house fire, a family is provided the things they need to fulfill their immediate needs like shelter, food, and clothing. Click here to read this local family's story.
- A family's life is made easier when they don't have to travel to the cities to get their son's leg braces adjusted. Click here to read this story.
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