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THIS PAST YEAR...
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More than 250,000 people were impacted by MUW-supported programs for the health and basic needs of individuals and families in our seven-county region.
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To date, 25,000 developmental screenings have empowered families to help their children reach their full potential.
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We launched our Black L.O.V.E Philanthropic Partnership (BLPP) that empowers and invests in Black-led social change organizations. 19 nonprofits were included in our first round of investments.
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3,000 attended Beyond Buzzwords speaker series on diversity, equity and inclusion
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93% of parents agreed that Metro United Way's Ages & Stages developmental screening and the tools received were helpful
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4,000+ people participated in Racial Wealth Gap simulations
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41,953 people contacted MUW's 211 call center for emergency assistance and referral
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5,299 households avoided foreclosure, eviction or homelessness through rent and mortgage assistance
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Children of families that complete four or more Ages & Stages screenings are more likely to show up ready on the first day of kindergarten.
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8,340 people were sheltered by emergency and transitional housing services through MUW-supported programs
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2,057 individuals in homeless prevention programs; 77% made progress toward financial sufficiency
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6,821 people sought free tax assistance and MUW-supported programs helped return $10.9 million in refunds to them
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417 people sought skills development and training; 77% attained gainful employment
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138,312 people were helped with immediate needs through MUW-supported programs
Metro United Way By The Numbers
100+ nonprofit partners
130+ nonprofit partners
865 CORPORATE PARTNERS
Over 2,000 Volunteers
41,492 Individual Donors
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