Category: Strong Communities

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Mental Health: “My Story”
When someone’s mental health is compromised, it can negatively affect all aspects of their life, from education and career, to relationships and overall well-being. People who are connected to others...
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The Hardest Day I’ve Ever Had As a Parent
"Thank you for the United Way funded presentation on "Understanding Mental Health, Suicide and Addictions". I recently had a situation where I put the skills I learned into practice. My...
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Finding Support and Building A Community
Tom is a 65 year old man in our community who has experienced homelessness intermittently for decades. He has struggled with many health issues, including a fentanyl addiction. After spending...
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Celebrating Inspirational Women
The theme of International Women's Day (IWD) 2023 is #EmbraceEquity. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive....
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Rebuilding Her Life
“Mary” had first accessed the community crisis services as a crisis line caller. She had been sexually abused as a child and had survived a recent sexual assault while on...
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I’m Happy To Be A Donor
"I am happy to be a donor. My first full-time job was in Social Work for a United Way funded agency and I felt pretty overwhelmed by how much need...
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Volunteering Changed The Way I View The World
This might sound a little cliché, but community involvement and volunteering have actually changed the way I view the world. I used to think the only way to be a...
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United Way GWD: A Community Collaborator
As part of our mission to meet emerging social needs, we participate in local collaborations to provide strategic support on emergency community issues. Beginning in September 2022, we have been...
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