United Way of Siouxland's mission is to enhance Siouxland's capacity to care for one another by working together through effective partnerships and leveraging resources. A strong community has a system of quality non-profit agencies that offer health and human services to improve the quality of life for all.
We are working toward making lasting changes in our community by fighting for the Health and Education of every person in Siouxland. We know what we do today will impact tomorrow. Decisions for funding are data-based. A partnership with Source for Siouxland and United Way of Siouxland ensures the data collection continues.
On May 12, 2022, United Way of Siouxland announced a new approach to funding programs that officials say will provide flexibility to respond to the quickly changing needs of Siouxland.
This moved the organization from a funded partner grant process to an open grant process.
CLICK HERE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON NEW FUNDING PROCESS
United Way leaders spent 2023 exploring the new funding process with guiding principles of the importance and accountability United Way brings to a model aimed to maximize the impact of every dollar contributed to the organization’s mission. Research included a review of other United Ways and how their grant processes work, an investment in Source For Siouxland, a local data initiative which will ensure the community has vetted, local data to identify root causes related to community crises, and multiple donor surveys.
The new process allows for a transition period for both current programs and new programs to apply. Thousands of data points were reviewed to set new Community Impact Goals.
Click here to see a summary of local data that aligns with these new goals and priorities.
GOALS & PRIORITIES
Entities who partner with United Way of Siouxland will be expected to measure how their work leads to one or more of the following goals (goals will be bold below). Priority areas have also been identified as key measures in reaching the identified goals:
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Individuals access mental health and addiction resources.
PRIORITIES
- Improve access to affordable treatment and recovery resources through expanded hours and/or delivery methods, thereby increasing participation.
- Increase access and participation in prevention programming. -
Adult learners become more employable and independent in their community.
PRIORITIES
- Increase adult literacy instruction and participation.
- Increase household income through career development opportunities and job training. - Individuals engage in behaviors that improve their health or safety.
PRIORITIES
- Promote healthy habits for adults and children to reduce obesity.
- Increase access to violence and trauma treatment and support services.
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Families access quality childcare and early learning opportunities.
PRIORITIES
- Children are assessed ready for kindergarten.
- Increase safe, affordable, quality childcare slots. (Priority given to infant care and extended hours) -
Youth demonstrate grade-appropriate school readiness academically, socially, and emotionally.
PRIORITIES
- Help students maintain or improve grade-level reading and math skills.
- Decrease barriers for children to participate in before and after school activities.
- Increase school attendance rates.
On Sept. 12, 2024, United Way of Siouxland announced those programs that would receive funding through Community Impact. Those programs can be found here.