Youth Opportunity Coalition

United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties logo next to the Youth Opportunity Coalition logo

GOAL:  Helping young people realize their full potential.

LOCAL RESULTS

  • For many ALICE families, low wages and non-traditional work schedules mean before and after school care is necessary, yet unaffordable. 
  • United Way's investment in partner programs helps ALICE families bridge the gap - meaning more families with financial need can access safe, trustworthy wrap around care. 
  • 815 children received before and after school or summer enrichment through partner programs in 2023.
  • ALICE families don't have the means to enroll in many youth programs, leaving children behind their peers andVolunteer reading to a group of children without valuable life skills.
  • United Way's investment in partner programs provides sponsorships to ALICE families - meaning youth have access to mentorships and skill-building programs.
  • 962 youth benefited from programs teaching leadership, life skills, and healthy social development in 2023.
  • 228 teens attended and engaged with employers at the 2024 Teen Job Fair.
  • $8,246.28 was invested by Women United in 10 literacy programs at local elementary schools in 2024.
  • Over 150 volunteers made an impact through Great Book Giveaway, Stuff the Bus, reading mentorships, and the Youth Opportunity Coalition in 2023.
  • The need for childcare far outpaces the number of available childcare slots.
  • United Way's investment reduces barriers and provides resources to new programs, helps providers become regulated, and ensures training opportunities to improve safety & quality of care.
  • 40 providers received support and assistance through partner programs in 2023 to increase accessibility.
  • 4,725 books mailed to children in south Wood County through Women United and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in 2023.
  • 832 books were provided to children through Great Book Giveaway, Stuff the Bus, and the Youth Opportunity Coalition in 2023.
  • 914 students with financial need received free school supplies through Stuff the Desk in 2023.
  • Over 100 volunteers made an impact through Stuff the Bus/Desk.

Source:  United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties, United Way of Wisconsin ALICE Report 2018, UWSWAC Partner Program, Women United, Youth Opportunity Coalition

SUCCESS STORY