Income

In the area of INCOME, we are increasing financial stability through programs and initiatives that:

• Ensure residents have more job opportunities that provide adequate wages.
• Expand training and employment opportunities for experienced workers whose skills are no longer in demand.
• Increase entry level employment opportunities for the under-employed and unemployable youth and adults.

Partners and initiatives helping to achieve our income goals include:

• LISA-Beacon House
  • Beacon House
• Literacy Volunteers of Waterbury
  • Adult Literacy
• United Labor Agency
  • Employment Counseling
• Waterbury Youth Service System
  • Support for Self-determination

IBM Technology Grant

IBM Corporation provides a technology grant to support nonprofits that provide services related to literacy, education, and workforce skill attainment. United Way facilitates an application and selection process for local 501© 3 organizations that meet the eligibility requirements of IBM. This long standing partnership with IBM has brought over 130 computers into our community.

Nonprofit Assistance Initiative

http://www.conncf.org/nai

United Way and the Connecticut Community Foundation established this program to provide organizational development support to nonprofit agencies in the area. Areas of focus include board development, management capacity, and strategic planning. NAI is the capacity building arm of our organization.

Outcome Measurement Initiative

United Way assists its funded programs and partners in developing and implementing a system to measure the impact of their services on their clients and the community. Using outcome measurement data, United Way communicates the value of these services and initiatives more effectively, while providing individual programs with a tool to improve their effectiveness.

Emerging Needs Fund

The United Way created this fund to address emerging community needs. The fund is administered by the Community Impact Cabinet of the Board of Directors.