$719K in expenses

Basic needs, emergency services & health: uwgmc promotes healthy communities by ensuring access to nutritious food, healthcare, and affordable housing. Programs include SNAP (supplemental nutrition assistance program) enrollment; assistance with sign-up for health insurance; discounted prescriptions through singlecare, energy assistance (also known as liheap); hygiene kits; and more. Uwgmc also manages the FEMA-funded emergency food and shelter program (efsp), which provides essential financial support to local nonprofits delivering food and shelter services.

$223K in expenses

Stabilizing and economic mobility: uwgmc works to build financial stability through programs such as free tax preparation assistance also known as vita (volunteer income tax assistance) program; credit and money management workshops; estate planning education sessions; and tax navigation including what to do when you get a letter from the IRS through litc (lower income tax clinic).

$74K in expenses

Building youth potential: uwgmc is committed to expanding youth opportunities by making college and career paths accessible for financially struggling families. We offer free college admissions and fafsa assistance, essay writing workshops, and support for those pursuing trade school. Uwgmc also recruits volunteers to help youth with resume writing and interview preparation. For school-agers and younger students, we provide literacy and STEM kits to inspire a love of reading and interest in science and math.

$175K in expenses

Sustaining impact and non-profit capacity building: uwgmc provides capacity-building support to nonprofits through expert consulting, volunteer recruitment assistance, sector-relevant workshops, and small grantsall aimed at helping organizations meet their operational and programmatic goals.why united way of greater mercer county (uwgmc) is vital to the communityuwgmc is vital to the community because it drives meaningful change by addressing critical issues like poverty, education, health, and housing. By mobilizing local resources, organizations both small and large from a variety sectors, and volunteers, uwgmc creates lasting impact, ensuring that individuals and families, especially those facing financial and health challenges, have access to the support and opportunities they need to thrive.