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LOCAL PROGRAMS
Henderson County United Way
We are dedicated to creating a stronger community by developing, supporting, and investing in impactful strategies and partners. By working together, we can address interconnected challenges and make a lasting impact on education, income, and health in our community.
RIDE UNITED
Overcoming Transportation Barriers to Health, Financial Stability, and Education
Closing transportation gaps caused by poverty, systemic racism, and other inequities is critical for securing employment, accessing medical care, obtaining healthy food, and dealing with emergencies and crises.
Ride United was established in 2018 to support United Ways and 211s in reducing transportation barriers to help people in need across the United States.
DOLLARS FOR COLLEGE
Securing Your Child's Future
Dollars for College is a children’s savings account (CSA) program that is designed to provide low income families with a safe, easy to access, trusted, and low-cost opportunity to build savings for their child’s future post-secondary education. The goal for Dollars for College is to ensure that every student can achieve their dreams beyond high school, which is best realized through completing post-secondary education.
Asegurar el futuro de su hijo
Dólares para la universidad es un programa de cuentas de ahorro para niños (CSA) diseñado para brindar a las familias de bajos ingresos una oportunidad segura, de fácil acceso, confiable y de bajo costo para generar ahorros para la futura educación postsecundaria de sus hijos. . El objetivo de Dollars for College es garantizar que cada estudiante pueda alcanzar sus sueños más allá de la escuela secundaria, lo cual se logra mejor completando la educación postsecundaria.
STUDENT UNITED WAY
You Can Change Your Community and The World Through Student United Way.
If you’re a high school or college student, we’ll help you organize your peers to tackle pressing social problems in your own backyard. Student United Way is a group of passionate student leaders who are committed to improving lives and strengthening communities. We focus on education, financial stability and health, because those are the things everyone needs to build a good quality life.
Mary Waddell Memorial Scholarship
Mary Waddell served as the Executive Secretary of the United Way of Henderson County. She was the embodiment of community service and volunteerism, who generously gave her time and talents to professionally uphold the organization's values and mission to improve people's lives in Henderson County.
UNITED WE GAME
Unite, Game, and Make A Difference!
Join the United We Game initiative, a fun-filled program for youth ages 12-18 in Henderson County. We provide safe and enjoyable meetups where you can connect with other young people, all while receiving essential support like food aid, medical services, counseling, and wellness checks. Don't miss out on this secure and stress-free platform to foster friendships and growth. Be part of something greater with United Way Youth Outreach.
Check the Event calendar to find the next UNITED WE GAME Hangout.
Every dollar makes a difference in
Henderson County
Make a lasting impact with your donation. When you contribute to Henderson County United Way, you are making a difference in the lives of others and strengthening our community. Your generous gift goes directly towards supporting academic excellence, financial stability, well-being, disaster resilience, and nonprofit capacity building. Together, we can create a thriving Henderson County where every individual can thrive. Take action today and become a catalyst for positive change by donating.
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