Greater Twin Cities United Way: Improving Lives, Strengthening Communities

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Overview

Our Impact

The Agenda for Lasting Change

Our Agenda for Lasting Change focuses on 10 measurable goals in our three focus areas: Meeting Basic Needs, Supporting Health and Independence and Nurturing Children and Families.

Meeting Basic Needs

1)	Reduce hunger in our area 20 percent by 2009.
2)	In partnership with the Governor's initiative, end long-term homelessness in the Twin Cities by 2010.
3)	Improve the financial stability of 40,000 individuals by 2009.

Supporting Health and Independence

4)	Increase access to healthcare for an additional 25,000 people by 2010.
5)	Increase healthy preventive behaviors among an additional 15,000 children by 2010.
6)	Help an additional 15,000 seniors and people with disabilities maximize their independence by 2010.

Nurturing Children and Families

7)	Increase the number of third-graders reading at grade level to 80 percent by 2012 (in partner school districts).
8)	Reach 15,000 additional youth through quality out-of-school time programming by 2012.
9)	Reduce family violence by increasing access to services 20 percent by 2012.
10)	Working with key community partners, ensure 80 percent of Minnesota children are ready for kindergarten by 2012.