UNITED TO MEET IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS
When our neighbors - no matter their socioeconomic status - are devastated by natural disasters, acts of violence, homelessness, mental health concerns, hunger or grief, United Way and our partners are prepared to mobilize critical services that stabilize short-term crises.
We Believe ...
a stable, resilient, and prepared community empowers its families, giving them the resources and confidence to thrive even in times of crisis.
Invested by United Way of the Ocoee Region: $482,000
7,313 individual served
While survival budget is more than $82,000 per year, the current media household income in the Ocoee Region is $60,607, a gap of over $20,000 for a family of four to simply cover the cost of their most basic monthly expenses. In fact, 47% of families in the Ocoee Region are living paycheck to paycheck and are one unexpected incident or emergency away from a spiral into poverty.
Harbor Safe House & Advocacy Center - A Program of Family Resource Agency, Inc.
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Outreach Ocoee, Inc.
UWOR - Ocoee Connect
Polk Resource Hub
Community Kitchen
CNIC Priorities
- Stable Housing
- Affordable Healthcare
- Mental Health and Substance Misuse Support