Pocono Mountains United Way

Our programs and services focus on education, financial mobility, and health, as provided through funding and support with our social service agency partners in monroe county, pa. In fiscal year 2022-2023, 814 households and 2,095 individuals were served through our rental assistance programs; 3,599 screenings completed through the health start early childhood program ; 30 students participated in generation next; 210 tax returns completed through the volunteer income tax assistance program; 313 individuals were served through landlord-tenant eviction mediation; 6,155 individuals assisted with information and referrals through the Pocono info helpline. See additional information on schedule o. Established in august 2022, generation next is a college readiness, access, and completion program created to correct disparities in education. Generation next provides support to underserved students to help them achieve college admission, integrate into college life, and complete a post-secondary program. Students receive programming within their high school that develops essential skills for navigating high school and college, build an understanding of themselves and interactions with others, and prepare them for college or post-secondary education. Students are eligible for participation in the program if they meet two of our three requirements: first-generation college student, eligible for free/reduced lunch, and/or a person of color.established in august 2022, project equity will develop a comprehensive understanding of current diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) efforts, policies and strategies along with baseline data for outcomes highlighting social inequities, discrimination and needs of vulnerable populations. The focus is to address inequities within non-profit service delivery throughout the region.