- Yale University
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Welcome to the Yale 2011-2012 United Way campaign
Each year, faculty and staff across the University partner with United Way of Greater New Haven to improve lives and to reduce the economic and education disparities that challenge our region. For a second year, Yale’s United Way campaign will focus on our most vulnerable citizens – our children.
Yale University and United Way of Greater New Haven fondly remember Frank Turner and his generous commitments to our community. This year, when you donate online, you can make your gift in memory of Frank by checking the box labeled "I am giving in memory of Frank Turner" on the "Acknowledgments" page.
The effects of a weakened economy continue to compound the challenges for many in our community. To give you a sense of the need – the New Haven metropolitan region has more than 15,000 families living below the poverty line of $18,810 for a family of three. Children born into these families face unbelievable odds against their future success: they have poor nutrition, often poor quality or no child care, and little stimulation or educational preparation that help to build readiness for education. Typically when they start school, they are already years behind their peers, and most never catch up.
The 2011-2012 Campaign will again focus on efforts to “Give Every Child a Chance,” and while you can give to any United Way organization of your choice, if you can, please give generously to this effort, which will fund organizations that address these issues in our community – many of which have strong Yale connections.
The building blocks for good lives and strong communities
Along with early childhood education and helping all students achieve, United Way of Greater New Haven focuses on promoting financial stability and independence, as well as improving people’s health. United Way seeks to build a foundation for lifelong success by supporting programs that ensure better opportunities for children and families in our community.
Education
Helping children and youth achieve their highest potential
Almost 1,000 young children benefited from improved quality of early care and education as a result of United Way’s work. Research has shown high-quality early care and education improves school readiness. Nearly 1,900 school-age youth participated in high quality after-school programs, mentoring or tutoring services. More than 85% of parents reported that these services helped their children improve their grades in school.
Income
Helping families become financially stable and independent
More than 150 households, many of whom were facing homelessness, secured stable housing. Plus, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, supported by UWGNH, brought back over $1.7 million dollars in Earned Income Tax Credits to low-income families in our community, which contributes to our region’s overall economy.
Health
Improving people’s health and connection to their community
As a result of United Way’s work, more than 145,000 additional meals were served at soup kitchens and shelters throughout the region. In addition, nearly 400 home health visits were made to uninsured or underinsured individuals to prevent re-hospitalization and aid recovery.
