In 2013, United Way of Long Island (UWLI) invested $15.6 million in more than 125 funded community-based organizations and agency-sponsored programs resulting in measurable impact in the interconnected areas of Education, Financial Stability and Health. Together, our network impacted more than 275,000 Long Islanders.
EDUCATION
$3.4 million or 22% of UWLI funding was invested in programs helping children and teens to receive a quality education that improve graduation rates and offer pathways to a brighter future. 47,932 children were more prepared than ever for school with early childhood development, early education and academic support services to help students enter high school ready to succeed. 329 children and youth experienced greater success in school through the Community Schools Initiative & the Dreams for Youth Scholarship Program. 2,000 students in underserved communities received school supplies through the Stuff-A-Bus Campaign
FINANCIAL STABILITY
$2.0 million or 13% of UWLI funding was invested in programs that end the cycle of poverty where productive livelihoods begin for even the most disadvantaged. 36,603 families received services in the areas of workforce development, transitional and permanent housing & programs providing basic human needs such as food, clothing, rent and shelter during times of crisis. 834 families received emergency utility assistance through Project Warmth. 138 veterans benefitted from emergency financial assistance, case management and career training services through the Military Family Assistance Project & the VetsBuild Initiative. 325 families began saving for college, homeownership or retirement by participating in the Prosperity Center of Long Island. 55 unemployed young adults participated in career training at YouthBuild Long Island & Green Job Corps. Most graduates are either employed or attending college.
HEALTH
$6.4 million or 41% of UWLI funding was invested in programs helping individuals to receive effective health care that improve quality of life. 151,854 children, families and seniors benefitted from access to medical care and health care services. 3,634 individuals received supportive services through the Ryan White Part A program managed by UWLI. 19,543 Long Islanders received savings of $571,974 through the FamilyWize Discount Prescription Program. UWLI managed 5 housing initiatives that address the residential and health needs of families in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
HURRICANE SANDY DISASTER RESPONSE
$3.8 million or 24% of UWLI funding was invested in programs providing disaster recovery. 100% of all contributions are being directed to impacted families and community-based organizations providing long-term assistance to help Long Islanders rebuild their lives.
2-1-1 Long Island
The 2-1-1 Long Island Call Center received 11,525 calls with 13,774 referrals. 27% of the referrals were to programs that provide basic needs such as food, shelter, utilities and clothing. The 2-1-1 Long Island website received 207,847 unique visitors. 9,900 Hurricane Sandy related calls were received by 2-1-1 Long Island. The call center kept services running with the most up-to-date information throughout the weeks after the storm. 2-1-1 had trained staff and over 100 volunteers working around the clock so that everyone who called seeking food, shelter, or other services, could get the help they needed. More than a year after Hurricane Sandy,2-1-1 Long Island continues to receive calls for storm-affected families.