United Way Works for a Healthier Community Whether it is a neighbor without health insurance, a victim of abuse, or someone struggling with mental illness or an addiction, United Way works to ensure everyone has access to affordable and quality care.
Health Facts • Children with health coverage are better prepared to learn in school and succeed in life. • The number of Americans without health insurance has increased steadily since the beginning of the century, now totaling about 47 million. More than 80% are working families. • 8.7 million children live without health insurance – more than the total number enrolled in the first and second grades in U.S. public schools. Our Goal United Way works to increase the number of youth and adults who are healthy and avoid risky behaviors. Our Strategy Achieving good health requires us all to become more aware of health risks and the potential effects they have on ourselves and others, starting from before birth. Working to extend access to health care and related services will enable more people to live healthier lives. We work to increase the number of youth and adults who: • Have access to affordable prescriptions and health services • Are healthy and avoiding risky behaviors • Have physical and mental health care, dental care and affordable prescriptions • Are able to live independently and with dignity What We’re Doing • Increasing access to affordable prescriptions and health care services • Reducing substance abuse, child abuse and domestic violence • Providing a support network to help individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities • Providing resources to help older adults remain healthy and safe in their own homes