A community invests in its future when it gives its youth the tools they need to develop into successful adults.  United Way believes in the importance of investing in youth development activities, and programs within our Youth Outreach Impact Area ensures that all youth have access to quality youth development programs.

United Way's 2012 Campaign Initiative is School-Based Mentoring.  Read more here.

Watch a short eStory featuring the YWCA's Girls on the Run Program or the YMCA's Brother/Sister Mentor Program on our eStory page.

Or read Kristina's story here, about how her mentor helped change her life for the better.