Our Work
Six years ago, United Way of Northeast Florida took a close look at how its programs affect the good of the community and saw that change was needed.
Indicators showed that the community's efforts toward resolving complex social problems were not producing the results needed for improved conditions.
United Way adopted a new direction - a direction that addresses the root causes of the symptoms all around us.
After intensive study to uncover the root causes of social ills, United Way found that the following three focus issues offer the best means for doing the most good for the greatest number of people:
Indicators showed that the community's efforts toward resolving complex social problems were not producing the results needed for improved conditions.
United Way adopted a new direction - a direction that addresses the root causes of the symptoms all around us.
After intensive study to uncover the root causes of social ills, United Way found that the following three focus issues offer the best means for doing the most good for the greatest number of people:
- preparing preschool children for school
- helping students at risk for dropping out of high school
- keeping seniors engaged and independent in their community
Critical Focus Issues
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- Achievers For Life Fact Sheet
- Executive Report on Achievers For Life
- Full Service Schools of Jacksonville
- Issue Brief on Student Achievement
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Core Areas
With community and agency partners, United Way also works to ensure that a vast network of support services for our community is available through funding of these core programs:- Community Support Network
- Positive Youth Development
- Economic Self-Sufficiency
- Preventing and Addressing Abuse
- Independence for Individuals with Disabilities
United Way of Northeast Florida is focused on what matters - improvement.
We bring people and resources together to create lasting, positive change in the lives of northeast Florida's children and families. Through research, measurement, collaboration and accountability, United Way is working to improve preschoolers' readiness for school, to help students at risk of dropping out to graduate on time and to help seniors remain independent and engaged in our community.