Understanding the issues facing the Cedar Valley requires us to take a look at the data and trends capturing reality in our community. Cedar Valley United Way is dedicated to achieving results to improve education, income and health. Below are the intended results United Way is seeking in each issue area along with the data indicators we are using to measure our progress. Click on the data indicator to see how the Cedar Valley measures up. To learn more about our needs in our community, check out the results of our 2013 community needs assessment.
EDUCATION
Helping youth achieve their potential through education
INTENDED RESULTS | DATA INDICATORS |
Elementary students are prepared to succeed in later grades | |
Young people graduate from high school | |
Young adults make a successful transition from high school to work life | |
Supplemental education information |
INCOME
Helping families become financially stable & independent
INTENDED RESULTS | DATA INDICATORS |
Lower-income working families move toward financial independence | |
Working families increase their income | |
Lower-income working families have savings or checking accounts and money saved for emergencies | |
Supplemental income information |
HEALTH
Improving people's health
INTENDED RESULTS | DATA INDICATORS |
Babies are born at a low risk for preventable health problems | |
Individuals receive timely, regular, preventative health care | |
Youth and adults are healthy and avoid risky behaviors | |
Supplemental health information |