GOAL: Improving quality of life for a specific population with an identified need.
SUCCESS STORY
Penelope is a vibrant young lady who was just starting to navigate young adult life when she experienced a psychotic break and multiple hospitalizations. She feared she would never be able to live the life she wanted. Everything changed when she got connected to ODC's Mental Health Services. She met with mental health staff on a weekly basis who supported her in processing life's challenges, developing healthy coping strategies and planning for her future. College seemed like an unachievable goal at first, but with her support team behind her, Penelope gained confidence in her ability to navigate the world around her. Now she was confident she could pursue her dream. She recently graduated college and successfully obtained a job utilizing both her degree and life experience to help others!
LOCAL RESULTS
- 54% of Wood County senior households and 47% of Adams County senior households struggle financially with income below the ALICE Threshold.
- United Way’s investment in partner programs helps seniors access the care and support they need – meaning they can retain a high quality of life while living independently as long as possible.
- 1,411 Seniors in south Wood & Adams Counties received support services through partner programs to improve their quality of life in 2023.
- Access to basic care can be a challenge for individuals with limited health care coverage, like many ALICE households.
- United Way’s investment helps sustain programs who meet health needs of underserved populations – meaning improved access to care and increased quality of life.
- 665 Individuals received dental treatment through a partner program in 2023.
- In 2023, south Wood and Adams County residents saved $66,454 on prescription costs using SingleCare.
- Over 11,000 Help Guides were distributed in south Wood and Adams Counties in 2024.
- 4,260 individuals received access to programs and services to improve physical fitness and well being in 2023.
- Over 450 volunteers made an impact through Day of Caring and the Supportive Community Health Services Roundtable in 2023.
Source: FamilyWize.org, United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties, UWSWAC’s Volunteer Center