Posts Tagged ‘great start collaborative’
IMPACT! Finding Housing – and Trust
United Way is proud to collaborate with the Great Start Collaborative of Jackson County on the Trusted Advisors program. Trusted Advisors connect with Jackson County residents who are struggling and need someone they can rely on: “Sally” and her children had difficulty getting stable housing. They had been in the shelter, but their time there…
Read MoreIMPACT! Meeting Needs, Keeping Up
Trusted Advisors provide a crucial link to Jackson County residents who are struggling, including keeping them linked to case managers. Our partnership with the Great Start Collaborative of Jackson County supports this vital program. Here’s an example: “Mark” is a vulnerable adult that a Trusted Advisor works with on a regular basis. All of the…
Read MoreIMPACT! Trust Brings Rescue
Trusted Advisors provide a crucial link for Jackson County residents who are struggling. Our partnership with the Great Start Collaborative of Jackson County supports this vital program. Here’s an example of how this effort rescued a couple from being forced to live in their car: A Trusted Advisor met “Kevin” and “Kelly” in a park…
Read MoreIMPACT! The Power of Trust
Trust is a powerful tool in transforming lives. But it’s also something not easy to come by. That’s where Trusted Advisors come in. Made available through our partnership with the Great Start Collaborative of Jackson County, Trusted Advisors are community members who understand the difficulties and needs of struggling people, and they’re able to step…
Read MoreIMPACT! Trusted Advisors Encourage Vaccination
Being there for people who are struggling can make all the difference. Trusted Advisors, an initiative through the Great Start Collaborative, depends on individuals living in high-poverty areas who are trained and trusted to help others in need navigate support systems in housing, food, employment, health care and other needs. Here’s how Trusted Advisors encouraged…
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