United Way Of Clallam County

Community Impact: To make a significant difference in our community, United Way engages in strategic community building. This work is called Community Impact. We identify our county's most significant problems, and convene people, organizations, government and resources to strategically address the issues. We address the areas of 1). Healthy Community: Improving health and wellbeing for all. This includes maternal and child health, nutrition and food security, mental health, substance misuse, disease prevention and awareness. 2). Youth Opportunity: Helping young people realize their full potential. This includes childcare and early childhood development, in-School and after-school and summer learning, literacy development, family engagement, STEM education, college and career readiness. 3). Financial Security: Building financial stability and strength. This includes: Job readiness and workforce development, adult education and job training, financial education and coaching, homelessness prevention and affordable housing, small business support, and public benefits access. 4). Community Resiliency: Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better tomorrow. This includes disaster relief and recovery, emergency preparedness, crisis hotline and support and environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Scholarships: United Way of Clallam County provided 25 scholarships to 25 different students in FY 23-24.

Other Initiatives: United Way also works closely with other agencies on community initiatives like- The Homeless Task Force, The Housing Solutions Committee, The Regional Early Learning Coalition, Sequim Health and Housing Collaborative, Sequim Cares, Port Angeles Healthy Youth Coalition, Economic Development Council, Long Term Recovery workgroup, Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks Chamber of Commerce and other community collaborations which emerge to address short or long term problems.