Vision Statement

Individuals' and families' basic needs are met in a timely manner through a coordinated system of resources, providing them opportunities to achieve their highest potential.

Priority Issue Areas 2006 - 2011

Improve Access to Transportation.
• Improve access to transportation for elderly, disabled and low income individuals, to address basic needs related to housing, employment, school, and medical appointments.
• Address access and affordability of transportation due to urban sprawl.

Improve Availability and Access to Shelter and Affordable Housing.
• Increase availability of affordable housing in Fox Cities.
• Improve access to affordable housing (rental and home ownership).
• Increase access and availability of transitional housing. 

Improve Availability and Access to Food, Clothing, Energy Assistance, and Legal Services for Low Income Individuals and Families, including Immigrant, Minority, and Rural Populations.
• Meet the basic needs of individuals and families (food, clothing, energy assistance).
• Provide and address the basic needs for immigrant, minority, and rural populations.
• Increase access and financial support for health care (including dental and mental health).
• Enhance legal services for low-income.

Enhance Life Skills – Basic Academic and Language Skills, Financial Literacy, and Employment Skills.
• Improve life skills leading to skilled employment and financial literacy.
• Promote the development of employment skills that would provide a "living wage" and benefits.  
• Improve availability and knowledge of employment skills training.
• Promote family mentoring - promote adult mentoring with families teaching other families.

Transportation Initiative, "The Connector"

To increase transportation options for second and third shift workers, the Impact Area, along with Valley Transit, developed “The Connector.”  Through a contract provider, this program offers rides during Valley Transit off hours or outside of Valley Transit’s normal service area.

Impact Area Volunteer Leadership

Julie Wulterkens, Chair
Citizens Bank

Impact Area Meetings

The Impact Area meets the second Wednesday of the month, from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm.  If interested in volunteering for this Impact Area, please contact Rhonda Hannemann, United Way Fox Cities at 920-954-7210 or rhonda.hannemann@unitedwayfoxcities.org

Aligned Programs

Agencies and Programs	2008 Investment
ADVOCAP, Inc.	36,225
Winnebago County Nutrition Program	36,225
American Red Cross, Neenah-Menasha Chapter	55,564
Emergency Household Supplies	25,225
Local Disaster Services	30,339
American Red Cross, Outagamie County Chapter	81,232
Disaster Services	53,392
Shopping and Errand Program	27,840
CAP Services, Inc.	79,836
Skills Enhancement Program	79,836
Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, Inc.	39,650
Emergency Shelter / 24 Hour Helpline	39,650
Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley, Inc.	112,320
Services	42,490
Shelter Prevention	59,830 10,000
Financial Information and Service Center, Inc. (FISC)	208,050
Community Education and Awareness	55,126
Individual and Family Financial Counseling	125,272
Long-Term Self-Sufficiency Program	27,652
Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs, Inc.	22,000
Shelter Program	22,000
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.	38,586
Civil Legal Advice & Representation toLow-Income Individuals	38,586
Neenah-Menasha Dial-A-Ride	4,000
Transportation for Older Adults / People with Disabilities	4,000
Valley Packaging Industries, Inc.	36,000
Community 2000 Program	36,000
Villa Hope, Inc.	22,500
Transitional Services Program	22,500
Villa Phoenix, Inc.	No Request Made
CBRF / Mental Health Transitional Housing	No Request Made
Wisconsin Interfaith Needs Response (WINR)	20,000
Donated Wheels Program	20,000
Total	755,963