Page 12 - 2019 Annual Report United Way

IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS This year alone, United Way of North Central Massachusetts has been able to help over 98,500 individuals and families in the 22 communities we serve. Early Childhood Literacy 92,170,000 Words read $326K Dollars saved this year in Rx costs 52 Individuals brought in from the cold 2,236 Total volunteers 177,800 Total meals packaged 10,000 Students enrolled $1.4M Total money saved to date 35 Nights of lodging provided 5,231 Total volunteer hours 906,700 Meals packaged to date of North Central Massachusetts powered by Footsteps2Brilliance® An initiative that is leveling the playing field in childhood education with innovative programs such as Footsteps2Brilliance® and Partnering for Literacy FamilyWize A program that allows for prescription discounts and savings for local residents that are uninsured or underinsured Emergency Shelter Fund A United Way program that provides shelter to homeless individuals during extreme winter weather and conditions Volunteer Center A United Way center that mobilizes members of the community to become actively engaged in bettering our community Combat Hunger Volunteer meal packaging events that address food insecurities in our area.