Reimagine Addison County, an initiative coordinated by UWAC, interviewed individuals from businesses, nonprofits, and more to learn about the strategies, adaptations, and creative and resourceful work being developed that is leading the way and enhancing the well-being and future of Addison County. Here…
In September, United Way of Addison County (UWAC) sent a letter to every town in Addison County asking them to waive the petitioning process or to consider removing the petitioning requirement for any returning agency requesting the same amount as the previous year. UWAC does not request town funding,…
Reimagine Addison County has interviewed service providers in the non-profit sector, government, social services, and more to learn about the strategies and adaptations they developed that are enhancing the well-being and future of Addison County. In this series, we’re highlighting some of the creative…
Reimagine Addison County, an initiative coordinated by UWAC, interviewed individuals from businesses, service providers, educators, and more to learn about the strategies, adaptations, and creative and resourceful work they are developing that is leading the way in enhancing the well-being and future…
United Way of Addison County (UWAC) is proud to be a champion for youth. Through our substance use prevention programming, volunteer opportunities, youth scholarships, and paid youth staff (to name a few), we are committed to improving communities where our youth play, learn, and grow up in.
National…
According to the CDC, Health Literacy is: “the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make well-informed health decisions.” So, what does that mean? An easier way to think about health literacy might be to ask these…
The pandemic triggered anguish, anxiety, as well as remarkable resilience in our community. Thus Reimagine Addison County, an initiative coordinated by UWAC, interviewed individuals from businesses, service providers, educators, and more to learn about the strategies and adaptations they developed that…
Since 2016, United Way of Addison County (UWAC) has been a hub for youth substance prevention funding and programming. We are committed to creating environments that prioritize success, and we focus on improving the lives of all youth and families in our region. Since 2019, UWAC staff members have led…
Digital Equity is not a common phrase, but it is becoming a common issue among Vermonters and the rest of the nation. What is Digital Equity? Digital Equity is a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy,…
In the fall of 2021, we interviewed 19 funded partners and three neighboring United Ways as part of our 3-month advocacy listening tour. Talking with our partners improved our understanding of local advocacy efforts and goals, leading to our first-ever policy priority agenda. It expanded our knowledge…
Reimagine Addison County, an initiative coordinated by UWAC, interviewed individuals from businesses, nonprofits, and more to learn about the strategies, adaptations, and creative and resourceful work being developed that is leading the way and enhancing the well-being and future of Addison County. Here…
In September, United Way of Addison County (UWAC) sent a letter to every town in Addison County asking them to waive the petitioning process or to consider removing the petitioning requirement for any returning agency requesting the same amount as the previous year. UWAC does not request town funding,…
Reimagine Addison County has interviewed service providers in the non-profit sector, government, social services, and more to learn about the strategies and adaptations they developed that are enhancing the well-being and future of Addison County. In this series, we’re highlighting some of the creative…
Reimagine Addison County, an initiative coordinated by UWAC, interviewed individuals from businesses, service providers, educators, and more to learn about the strategies, adaptations, and creative and resourceful work they are developing that is leading the way in enhancing the well-being and future…
United Way of Addison County (UWAC) is proud to be a champion for youth. Through our substance use prevention programming, volunteer opportunities, youth scholarships, and paid youth staff (to name a few), we are committed to improving communities where our youth play, learn, and grow up in.
National…
According to the CDC, Health Literacy is: “the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make well-informed health decisions.” So, what does that mean? An easier way to think about health literacy might be to ask these…
The pandemic triggered anguish, anxiety, as well as remarkable resilience in our community. Thus Reimagine Addison County, an initiative coordinated by UWAC, interviewed individuals from businesses, service providers, educators, and more to learn about the strategies and adaptations they developed that…
Since 2016, United Way of Addison County (UWAC) has been a hub for youth substance prevention funding and programming. We are committed to creating environments that prioritize success, and we focus on improving the lives of all youth and families in our region. Since 2019, UWAC staff members have led…
Digital Equity is not a common phrase, but it is becoming a common issue among Vermonters and the rest of the nation. What is Digital Equity? Digital Equity is a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy,…
In the fall of 2021, we interviewed 19 funded partners and three neighboring United Ways as part of our 3-month advocacy listening tour. Talking with our partners improved our understanding of local advocacy efforts and goals, leading to our first-ever policy priority agenda. It expanded our knowledge…
