Program areas at United Way of Wyoming Valley
Through the United Way of Wyoming Valley's poverty to possibility initiative and other initiatives in Susquehanna county and berwick, the organization invests in programs and services to help at-risk children enter kindergarten ready to learn and move through school and beyond graduation with confidence; to help at-risk individuals and families achieve greater financial stability; and to help at-risk children and families achieve good health and avoid risky behaviors. The organization Also works to provide access to food, shelter and other essential services for individuals, families and youth who face threats to their immediate well being.
Tax credit programs - United Way of Wyoming Valley is an approved recipient by Pennsylvania department of community and economic development to receive the following four types of eitc tax credits: pre-kindergarten, k-12 scholarship (so), opportunity scholarship (ostc) educational improvement (eio). By donating to United Way of Wyoming Valley through one of these programs, a company may be eligible to receive a tax credit for their donation. Some pre-k and eio scholarships are included in the grants amount described in 4a. The opportunity scholarship and the k-12 scholarship programs provide scholarships to students from limited income families to assist with the cost of a private or religious education.
Pa department of health hiv contract - state and federal funds are allocated to United Way of Wyoming Valley for a variety of hiv/aids services in the six county region of northeastern pa. These services include providing housing assistance and subcontracting with several agencies to provide hiv prevention services as well as hiv case management services. Through medical case management clients may Also receive a variety of patient services including; medical care, dental care, housing assistance, transportation assistance, emergency financial assistance, and several additional supportive services. Approximately 360 individuals receive hiv care and prevention services through the assistance provided with these funds.
Donor designated gifts - contributions to United Way that donors direct to specific 501c3 agencies
Community impact and other program services