Christmas may be over, but
United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) is about to give a gift of $38.3 million.
This money will fund programs that instill financial wisdom in children and help adults achieve financial stability.
“We are pleased that we were able to keep support for vitally needed programs and initiatives that help children and families lead better lives at a high level," says UWGC Board chair, Carrie K. Hayden.
This marks the third and final year of UWGC's three-year Agenda for Community Impact, which will contribute a total of $52.1 million to various services and initiatives in 2009, including the $38.3 million in economic related programs, as well as a $5.3 million gift to the American Red Cross, Cincinnati Area Chapter.
Even with the present state of the economy, UWGC is going strong.
“We’re very grateful to the generous people and companies in our region," says United Way president, Robert C. Reifsnyder. "Given the economy, it’s especially important that we are able to invest substantially in services that help families and individuals with issues around financial stability."
In fact, UWGC is actually expanding into Ohio and Dearborn counties in 2009, since the United Fund of these counties merged with UWGC in 2008.
Specifically, some of UWGC's 2009 programs will help prepare children for kindergarten, provide academic support for young students, assist families and individuals reach financial stability, offer safety nets for older adults and people with chronic conditions or disabilities, and guide community development.
To learn more about UWGC's 2009 agenda, visit
here.
Writer: Jonathan DeHart
Source: United Way of Greater Cincinnati
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