$9.8M in expenses

Thanks to the generous support from our donors, corporate partners, and volunteers, in fy24 we proudly invested $4.2 million into the greater richmond and petersburg region, supporting our community through grants, direct services, and strategic initiatives to ensure all residents have the opportunity to thrive. Previously, our focus areas incorporated nine milestones called steps to success that covered three main categories: "education, income & health". We've incorporated these milestones into three newly named focus areas with the following accomplishments:youth opportunity-approximately 79% of middle-school students improved in academic performance. Kindergarten countdown camp: in this pilot program, 200 students have benefitted since 2019. 81% of students improved academic skills while at camp. This program is now a permanent part of dinwiddie and powhatan public schools.

$496K in expenses

Financial security-122 households moved into permanent housing through crisis hotline support. Home repair, adult day services, and home care programs resulted in savings of $21,490,863 for family caregivers and taxpayers. United way tax assistance program assisted 3,200 filers for a total economic impact of $3.6 million. $3.6 million in tax refunds and $937,873 in earned income tax credit refunds. This program saved filers $815,500 in tax prep fees womenrise childcare scholarships support single moms working toward a post-secondary degree or credential, 84% of whom are first generation college students. In its third year, the women rise graduation rate has grown to 48% with nearly half of the new participants successfully completing the program so far (15 of 31). $400,000 awarded in scholarships to date. Energyshare: for 40 years, dominion energy has partnered with united way to provide financial management of the energy share program. Since the program's inception, energyshare has supported over 908,000 individuals and families.

$1.2M in expenses

Healthy community-99% of children were regularly screened for developmental milestones and referred to relevant services, if needed. 1,387 people trained in everyday strong, youth resiliency support model in partnership with 30 community- based partners.