United Way transitioning to support of education, emergency services

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The United Way of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley’s 2016 disbursement of $2,331,367 to UW-led initiatives and local nonprofit agencies reflects the organization’s transition to a Community Impact model, which places the focus on education and emergency services.

The 2016 disbursements were approved by the United Way board of directors Wednesday.

“This year’s funding shows our United Way’s continued commitment to Community Impact,” said Laura Lyden, a member of the board of directors and chairwoman of the Community Impact Committee.

“Our donors can be assured that their dollars are being used to fund efforts in education and emergency services that create lasting and sustainable community change,” Lyden said.

The newest example of an impact program is Success After 6, which was piloted during the 2015-16 school year at Youngstown Community School.

Read more about that program and others funded by United Way in Friday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.