Aging and Special Needs
More than 266,330 seniors live in Cuyahoga County and that number is expected to grow over the next decade. Of our 65-plus population, 64 percent said that they have at least one disability and 44 percent of those also livei n poverty. United Way is working to keep our seniors independent, particularly those with low incomes and/or disabilities, by funding senior centers where meals, socialization and supportive services are available. Your United Way also is partnering with other community resources to offer transportation and address other access barriers. We're helping to provide services that will preserve independence for seniors and others, such as transportation and community support with meals and socialization. We're working to provide community-wide disaster prevention and preparedness education as well as relief services to victims of disaster. We're providing aid to help refugees, immigrants and repatriated people settle into their new community by helping them to navigate community resources and language classes. |
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For more than 95 years, United Way of Greater Cleveland has been focused on programs that improve the lives of those around us – but we can’t do it without your help. Whether you are a new donor or you’ve been a loyal contributor, your support can help strengthen our community at this critical time.
How I Live United
When we reach out a hand
to one, we influence the
condition of all. That's what
it means to LIVE UNITED.
We want to know how you
LIVE UNITED. How do you get involved? What organizations, causes and communities are close to your heart? How do you "Give. Advocate. Volunteer."?
Upcoming Events
September 2, 2010
Enjoy a pancake breakfast for only $5 and help our community when United Way kicks off its 2010 Campaign. Join us on Public Square from 7 to 10 a.m.
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September 14, 2010
Enjoy a day on the links with Browns alumni at United Way's 13th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament at Hemlock Springs Golf Club in Geneva.
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Friday, September 24, 2010
Come One, Come All to the Rock United Benefit Concert at the Barley House on Sept. 24. The concert is presented by Oswald Companies and featuers popular Ohio natives and concert headliners Red Wanting Blue.
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Our Mission
United Way of Greater Cleveland is a leader in addressing health and human service needs through convening partnerships, funding programs, generating resources, and advocating for public policy to support our community's priorities.