United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County
Community Impact Areas 2010

United Way has four community impact areas: ready children, successful youth, self-sufficient families, and independent adults.

Vision Statement: To prepare young children for success in school

Objectives:
  1. To offer quality, affordable child care options to working families
  2. To provide access to medical, dental and mental health services
  3. To promote the physical, socio-emotional, cognitive and linguistic developmental needs of young children
Vision Statement: To develop successful youth by engaging their families, promoting healthy lifestyles and building leadership skills

Objectives:
  1. To increase positive family time and opportunities
  2. To improve physical and mental health
  3. To promote the reduction and prevention of at risk behaviors
  4. To promote development of youth leadership skills
Vision Statement: To help at risk individuals and families manage times of crisis and develop to their full potential

Objectives:
  1. To improve access to medical and mental health care
  2. To ensure safety for those facing crisis and emergencies
  3. To promote economic self sufficiency through meeting basic needs
Vision Statement: To enrich the quality of life for adults with disabilities and aging adults

Objectives:
  1. To provide services allowing adults to remain in their homes and community with support, including support to caregivers
  2. To allow adults to achieve healthy, secure and independent lives