Jun 24, 2020 | United We Win
“Are we thriving? Are we collaborating? Are we supporting those who are in hard times? All of that is engrained with the fabric of what a healthy community looks like.” Divya knew at an early age that she wanted to be a doctor, even to the point where she completed a...
Jun 24, 2020 | United We Win
“My son is the main reason why I try to get out of the house. I do not want him secluded in the house like me. Every chance I get, I take him out and I let him get some sunlight—let him go out and play with other folks.” A year into his football scholarship at the...
Jun 24, 2020 | United We Win
“I believe in United Way because it’s an effective organization in helping meet the needs of others. It’s been very effective in getting together diverse groups, identifying problems within our community and providing leadership and solving those problems.” Alberto...
Jun 24, 2020 | United We Win
“When you’re talking about our neighbors, we’ve got to look at other underlying issues that cause people to live in poverty … but one organization, one entity, can’t do it alone. We have to come together. Leave the egos outside the door. Come together, sit at a table...
Jun 24, 2020 | Poverty, United We Win
“I’m optimistic about my future. I’m really excited. I’ve come so far from being homeless to doing drugs, getting my GED, working to become a mortician, hopefully next: a home.” Keyaundra is studying to be a mortician. She says she’s been fascinated with the art and...
