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The lives we touch: together we help make life better.
Learn more about how donations to UMC impact the lives of 1 in 3 residents of Knox and Waldo counties through UMC’s grants supporting the work of 50+ nonprofit agencies.
Neal – Trekkers
Rebecca – Parent Program
Giff – Restorative Justice Project
Ray – MCH Meals on Wheels
2022 Grants Results
Together, we provided:
- 17 at-risk youth and teen parents received high school diplomas through the Wayfinder Schools Passages Program.
- 238 residents of Knox County received domestic violence screening, support and resources.
- 28 people trained as facilitators in restorative justice practices.
- 1,784 vulnerable community members in Knox County and 1,300 in Waldo County received safety-net health within their home.
- 2,129 students and 90 school professionals in Knox and Waldo counties received access to sexual violence prevention programs and trauma-informed responses.
- 101,847 hot, nutritious meals were provided throughout Knox and Waldo counties, including homebound seniors, veterans and disabled adults.
- 425 Knox and 95 Waldo County residents received hot, take-out style meals five times a week.
- 15,672 visits to receive shelf-stable food, fresh fruits and vegetables, paper and hygiene products in Knox County.
- 465+ Knox and Waldo County families enrolled in weekend meal programs.
- 2,185 Knox households received much-needed home energy assistance.
- 624 households received firewood to heat their homes.
- 6 new homes completed for low-income individuals and families in need.
- 106 individuals transitioned to stable housing.
- 1,885 days of transitional housing provided for youth.
- 600 Waldo County folks in need received pads, tampons, toilet paper and bladder pads.
- 297 LGBTQ+ youth supported by programs that provide connection, support, and adult mentors.
- 79 individuals struggling with addiction provided with a healthy and safe living environment.
- 280 students learned “soft skills” for employment, including leadership, fellowship, working through adversity, taking one for the team, cooperation, reaching a seemingly unreachable goal.
- 720 youth and their families received mentoring and family support in Waldo County.
- 1,967 low-income children and adults in Waldo and Knox counties received high-quality, affordable dental care.
- 107 criminal cases referred for community-based restorative justice support.
- 28 individuals trained to provide coaching for organizations serving re-entry citizens.
- 697 residents at end of life, their families, and the bereaved provided with non-medical support.