From advancing youth opportunity, health, and financial security to strengthening local resilience, United Way of Oxford Lafayette County (UWOLC) promotes a future where every person in our community can reach their full potential. In carrying out our mission to improve lives and meet community needs by uniting people and resources, UWOLC partners to build a better tomorrow for residents of all ages as well as backgrounds.

OUR PROMISE:

UWOLC mobilizes our community to action so all can thrive.

OUR PILLARS:

• Connective: We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge.
• Responsive: We actively listen and swiftly respond to community needs.
• Scalable: We share knowledge and scale impact so all can thrive.

OUR IMPACT AREAS:

Youth Opportunity | Healthy Community | Financial Security | Community Resiliency

Youth Opportunity: We create pathways for young people to reach their goals and realize their full potential.

• Early Childhood Education
• After-School and Summer Learning
• College and Career Readiness
• Literacy Development
• Family Engagement

Healthy Community: We improve access to quality health care, services, and education as well as nutritious food so people have the resources they need to lead healthy lives and enhance their well-being.

• Health Care Access
• Mental Health Support
• Nutrition and Food Security
• Health Awareness, Recovery, and Prevention
• Healthy Environments and Physical Activity

Financial Security: We connect people to education, tools, and resources so they can build a brighter future.

• Adult Education, Training, and Career Support
• Financial Guidance, Coaching, and Assistance
• Housing Access, Stability, and Security

Community Resiliency: We work to build a resilient community that is connected, supportive, and ready to respond to any challenge.

• Crisis Assistance and Support
• Disaster Relief and Recovery
• Emergency Preparedness
• Community Sustainability

UWOLC plays a variety of roles in addressing community needs:

Funded Programs: UWOLC heavily invests in programs that make a meaningful difference throughout Oxford and Lafayette County. Each year, UWOLC awards funding to local nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities through a competitive grant-making process that aims to produce positive outcomes in an efficient, effective manner.

Community Coalitions: UWOLC convenes and supports community coalitions such as the LOU Reads Coalition that bring together diverse groups of stakeholders to design as well as implement collective solutions to issues of health, education, and income.

Resources for Individuals: Finally, UWOLC serves as a resource to individual community members, many of whom turn to the organization for assistance in reaching a variety of local programs, services, and supports.