UNITED TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY
United Way and our partners address the root cause of problems to build a better future for our community by helping families manage budgets and placing individuals on a path to sustainable financial independence.
We Believe ...
a thriving community is where everyone can earn a livable wage, grow their savings, and achieve both economic independence and mobility.
Invested by United Way of the Ocoee Region: $496,018
13,458 individuals assisted with housing, case management, and home ownership courses
47% of residents across the Ocoee Region live paycheck to paycheck
City Fields
Family Promise of Bradley County
Habitat for Humanity
Junior Achievement - Financial Literacy
UWOR - Housing United
The Caring Place - Case Management
CNIC Priorities
- Stable Housing
- Affordable Healthcare
- Quality Childcare
- Mental Health and Substance Misuse
12.5% of Ocoee Region households are living in poverty, higher than the state average.
18% of children are living in poverty in Bradley County, ranking 15th among Tennessee's 30 most populus counties.