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A welcome to babies & new moms!

Diaper wipes, handwritten notes, and baby blankets are more than just ingredients for baby welcome baskets. They also bring teams together and show our most vulnerable moms that the community cares about them.

Meet Mark Rogers: Real Men Read MENtor

It's back-to-school season and for Real Men Read volunteer MENtors like Mark Rogers, that means a return to the classroom. Mark, President and CEO of the Owen County Community Foundation, has been a volunteer with United Way's Real Men Read program since its inception.

Duke Energy Grant Grows 'Real Men Read' Program

May 2, 2018 – Volunteer Real Men Read MENtors will be visiting kindergarten classrooms for the first time in Eastern Greene Elementary School and returning to Spencer-Owen and Richland-Bean Blossom Community Schools in the 2018-2019 academic year.

"Read for 200" Seeking Volunteers

Would you like to help celebrate our city and county bicentennial by reading to kids? Men who can volunteer their time throughout 2018 to read to children are being asked to participate in the "Read for 200" bicentennial literacy initiative.

Real Men Read Celebrates Five Years!

Back and bigger than ever, Real Men Read has grown to serve every kindergarten classroom in the Spencer-Owen and Richland-Bean Blossom Community School districts.

Real Men Read positively impacts hundreds of kids in Monroe and Owen counties. Each month, MENtors join students to show that reading is a fun adventure.

Does early childhood matter?

Did you know that nurturing high-quality early learning opportunities benefits the entire community?

Countdown to Kindergarten

June 2017

Taking turns. Sharing. Making new friends. Meeting teachers. Listening. Being curious and engaged.

Roadmap to Success fun, smooth, and no traffic jams!

Wondering how to save and pay for college? Worried about how to handle stress? Concerned about your child finishing school? Need help figuring out plans for after graduation?

Thanks to our Real Men Read Sponsors

Thanks to our 2016-2017 Real Men Read sponsors for bringing MENtors and books into the learning lives of kindergartners.

3, 2, 1... Countdown to Kindergarten

June 2016

“I know all of my letters.”

“I can spell my name.”

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Our Impact

Did You Know?

A gift of $2 per week provides 70 bags of healthy groceries to low-income families.

Of the high school seniors enrolled in mentoring programs at United Way member agencies, 94% graduated and 91 % have plans to attend college or vocational school

$60/week can provide materials for 3 volunteer-built handicap-accessible ramps allowing low-income seniors to live at home safely.

Nearly 24,000 rides on Rural Transit and bus passes have been provided so people without transportation could get to and from work

In Monroe, Owen, and Greene counties, 445 individuals saved $69,217 in prescription drug costs through the FamilyWize discount prescription drug card distributed by United Way of Monroe County at agencies, pharmacies and community outreach events.

At Big Brothers Big Sisters, a United Way member agency, 75% of youth improved or maintained their good attendance at school and 61% increased or maintained their good grades

Born Learning materials are free and help parents, caregivers, and our community create early learning opportunities for young children.

Calls made to 2-1-1 are free and confidential.

In 2017, 2-1-1 specialists and online database searches responded to 3,752 inquiries from Monroe, Owen, and Greene counties and made 5,138 referrals. Most callers were seeking help with housing and utilities assistance, and food.

Legacy Donors include United Way in their estate plans, including a will, a retirement plan, or a life insurance policy.

When you choose to donate to United Way, you improve a life.

Locally, 1 in 5 children are at risk of hunger

A gift of $9 per week ensures 3 days of emergency shelter service for victims of domestic violence.

88% of Amethyst House clients reported maintaining or increasing income and 100% learned new budgeting skills. 88% of residents in transitional housing programs increased or maintained their income.

Your donation of $1 per week provides 2 people with bus transportation to a new job for a month.

838 school children received supports like clothing, shoes, school supplies, medical services, and special transportation assistance through the MCCSC and RBBSC Assistance Funds so they could fully participate in classes

A gift of $10 per week provides 3 community events to educate low-income community members about legal rights.

A gift of $20 per week can provide 50 people with their birth certificates which will help them in securing housing, employment, and other necessary resources.

A gift of $3 per week provides 12 people with needed prescription medicine.

With 17 regional partners, the Free Community Tax Service helped low-income people in Monroe and Owen counties bring back over $2.9 million in refunds and credits

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