In 2012, donations served the following individuals and organizations.

(Numbers are taken from the annual reports filed by programs who received a grant through the United Way of Mower County.)

Income

• 1,017 individuals received advocacy/newcomer assistance, including translation and/or interpreter services
• 460 individuals utilized services at the YMCA (membership, swimming lessons, gymnastics, after school programming, etc.) due to the financial assistance program
• 77 individuals received budgeting and financial counseling
• 225 low income individuals utilized legal services to attain government benefits such as social security and disability
• 94 individuals and families received emergency lodging/shelter so that they would not become homeless
• 502 individuals and families received assistance with rent and/or utilities so that they could remain in their homes
• 363 seniors citizens received services such as lawn mowing and snow removal so that they could stay in their homes
• 1,194 seniors citizens received advocacy services so that they were better informed about Medicare, energy assistance, tax credits, etc.
• 38 disabled individuals were given employment through community based employment programs
• 29 individuals with severe developmental and/or physical disabilities received job training
• 923 disabled individuals received advocacy assistance
• 1,059 hot meals were served to individuals
• 42 individuals benefitted from child care scholarships for non-traditional hour jobs
• 31 individuals received employment opportunities through the community thrift store
• 521 seniors received nutritious meals through the senior dining program
• 74 individuals received housing payment assistance to avoid homelessness
• 151 individuals benefitted from child care scholarships

Health

• 303 children attended after school programming from 3 to 6 p.m.
• 2,871 children age 7 to 18 were able to utilize the YMCA for $1 a year
• 125 uninsured adults and children with severe and persistent mental health issues received services such as counseling, medication management and employment services
• 1,354 seniors received transportation
• 22 volunteers received EMT Training & Re-certification for ambulance services outside of Austin
• 434 individuals received services after being victims of crime, sexual assault or domestic violence
• 1,020 children without insurance received dental cleanings
• 2,181 individuals donated blood
• 37 individuals with mental health issues gathered together for support
• 224 individuals received information on the medical equipment loan program
• 76 families were given emergency childcare during crisis situations
• 246 individuals received family and/or individual counseling
• 197 individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities were safely transported to recreational activities
• 37 individuals with physical and developmental disabilities received independent therapy services
• 676 parents received counseling while in transition
• 320 individuals with developmental disabilities were given social interaction opportunities
• 540 children received education on good nutrition
• 3,278 individuals learned how to Take 5 (a Mower Refreshed stress-relief initiative)
• 973 parents received critical support and referrals
• 151 individuals with developmental disabilities received advocacy and support services

Education

• 430 boys were provided with leadership and civic opportunities
• 30 individuals received social and life skills education
• 2,480 individuals utilized resources on parenting
• 3,505 seniors participated in educational programming
• 69 mentees were matched with positive mentors
• 19 children attended the Circle of Friends Day Camp
• 17 children attended the All Access Community Explorations camp
• 86 girls received personal development and leadership training
• 703 individuals participated in disaster services

New programs in 2013

• High Risk Literacy Intervention
• Low-Income Job Retention Program
• Home building through Habitat for Humanity
• Backpack Food Program for Sumner, Neveln & Banfield schools

—Source: The United Way of Mower County