Community Impact

Priority Outcomes

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette invests in projects that address the priority outcomes that were identified by each Vision Council through the discovery and planning process. To read about how our programs are addressing these priority outcomes click here.

Successful Kids | Health & Wellness | Tools for Independence

Successful Kids Vision Council

1. Children demonstrate healthy social and emotional development.
2. Underserved families have access to quality child care.
3. Parents demonstrate effective parenting skills.
4. Smooth transitions exist for families and early care and education and K-12.
5. Youth improve academic performance.
6. Disenfranchised youth reconnect with positive future.

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Health & Wellness Vision Council

1. Children improve or maintain their behavioral health status.
2. Adults improve or maintain their behavioral health status.
3. Families stop violence patterns.
4. Survivors of domestic violence demonstrate personal safety skills.
5. Uninsured and underinsured individuals have access to primary health care services.
6. Pregnant women access prenatal care and practice wellness behaviors.
7. Individuals maintain proper weight and physical activity levels.

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Tools for Independence Vision Council

1. Individuals at risk of homelessness retain stable, permanent housing.
2. Individuals increase their employability and financial stability.
3. Individuals maintain food security.
4. People with disabilities develop the skills and supports necessary for self determination.
5. Seniors maintain appropriate independent living.

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