Posts by Marc Daly

We believe a quality education leads to a successful future, access to good jobs and other opportunities.  Children who are not reading at the appropriate level by 4th grade are less likely to advance their education beyond high school and are more likely to drop out of school all together.  United Way of Jackson County’s…

Keeping The Lights On and Food On The Table For Families In Need. We believe providing a family with a hand up when they are facing hardships gives them the opportunity to improve their situation.  Many Jackson County families are one crisis away from losing everything.  With your support we are able to fund the…

Outpatient Counseling Supported By United Way   We believe that when adults and kids are mentally healthy, they are better able to learn, work and have a positive outlook for their future.  Your support of United Way of Jackson County makes outpatient counseling programs possible for individuals who would otherwise not have access.  Last year,…

Advocating For Those Who Can’t For Themselves We believe Jackson’s most vulnerable citizens need protection from exploitation, neglect or injury. Because of your support, United Way of Jackson County is able to fund an Adult Guardian Services program. Incapacitated adults who are unable to protect their own interests have a Guardian appointed to make major…

Children Who Are Paired with Caring Adults Are Likely to Grow Up and Be Successful Caring Adults Themselves. We believe mentally and physically healthy kids will grow up to be mentally and physically healthy adults who are able to get a job, keep a job and contribute to our community.  When you support United Way…

Rhonda Learned How To Be Financially Stable We believe that enhancing the financial skills of those with low to moderate incomes will benefit all of Jackson County.  When you support United Way of Jackson County we are able to fund financial stability workshops at the Community Action Agency.  Through these workshops people who are struggling…

Healthy People Stay Employed! We believe that if people of have access to basic health care they have a better chance of staying healthy, and healthy people continue working. Because you give to United Way of Jackson County we can support Project Access. The Project Access program is a community partnership that coordinates health care…

Supporting Legal Services Programs That Prevent Homelessness, Domestic Violence and Fill Basic Needs. We believe when families and individuals with low income have access to legal advice and services they will be positively impacted in the areas of basic needs, housing and safety.  Because of you, we can support this type of program through Legal…

A Strong Jackson Starts With Our Youth We believe in providing “at risk” youth with a safe and nurturing after school environment to prepare them for success in school, which will in turn prepare them for success in life. United Way of Jackson County supports the After School Program at the Lily Missions Center. Mentors…

Empowering Our Youth To Stay On The Right Path Healthy kids stay in school and learn.  We believe children who complete their education will grow up to be young adults who will contribute to our society.  By supporting United Way of Jackson County you are helping teach children how to stay healthy through the Breakout…