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STRENGTHENING CHILDREN & FAMILIES


Over the last decade, Oregon’s low-income families systematically lost buying power and financial stability as the high cost of essentials outpaced growth in wages, driving the number of ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed -- earning more than the Federal Poverty Level but less than the basic cost of living) households to rise 87% by 2018, which means many are living dangerously close to financial crisis.

When kids don’t have a safe, healthy, stable home it is often difficult for them to succeed in school, which can negatively impact their future. It’s important to make sure families have the tools to end the cycle of financial instability so kids don’t have to worry about where they’re going to sleep at night or if they will have nutritious food to eat every day. We believe that if we can help families become more financially stable, we can help kids succeed and end the cycle of generational poverty.

Our community is actively involved in creating positive change for a brighter future for our kids, giving us a reason to look forward to the future with optimism.
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United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley strives to go beyond temporary fixes to create lasting change in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties. By bringing people and organizations together around innovative solutions, we impact thousands of lives every year. The generosity of our donors and commitment of our community partners enables us to provide grants for outcome based programs and collaborative projects that address core needs and achieve lasting, measurable results.
  • We are your United Way
    • Community Meeting Space
    • Contact
    • Equity & Inclusion
    • Financials
    • Meet the team
    • Our Board
    • Women United
  • Get involved
    • Loaned Executives
    • Community Benefit Society
    • Volunteer
    • Workplace Campaign >
      • Campaign Resources
      • Logos, graphics and links
      • Tips & Techniques
  • IMPROVE LIVES
    • Building Community Capacity >
      • Community Impact Partners
      • Emergency Food & Shelter Application
      • Transportation Assistance
      • Community Impact Grant Program
    • Creating Housing for All >
      • Cottages United
    • Meeting Basic Needs >
      • COVID-19 Rent Relief
      • SafeSleep UNITED
      • Santiam Canyon Long Term Recovery
    • Strengthening Children & Families >
      • UW Resource Cabinets
      • Enrichment Academy Salem Keizer
  • GIVE
    • Community Benefit Society
    • DONATE TODAY
    • Legacy Society
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Selma Pierce Fund
  • Get help