Healthy Community

Focus Area HEALTHY COMMUNITY Improving health and well-being for all Secondary Navigation OVERVIEW HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOOD SECURITY MENTAL HEALTH FAMILY CAREGIVING Everyone should be able to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. But there can be lots of barriers in underserved communities. United Way’s partnerships with local groups expand access to nutritious food and quality health care, education and services.  Healthy Community BOOSTING KIDS' MENTAL HEALTH Therapy dogs like Rip and Sunni are helping students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. By investing in students' well-being today, the program is helping build stronger, more resilient communities for tomorrow. See how Paw Pals makes this happen. LEARN ABOUT PAW PALS Healthy Community HOW ONE TOOL SAVES TWO LIVES  Through a United Way of Summit & Medina initiative, more than 600 high-risk expectant mothers received monitors and training to detect early signs of complications like preeclampsia. By pairing low-cost tools with education and community partnerships, United Way is transforming maternal health outcomes and building a more equitable future. READ JENNA'S STORY WE MOBILIZE COMMUNITIES, PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO HEALTH. Health Care Access Nutrition and Food Security Healthy Spaces and Exercise Disease Awareness and Prevention Mental Health Substance Misuse Recovery Family Caregiving Healthy Community 5 SMALL STEPS TO A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY You don't need to be a doctor or policymaker to improve community health. Small actions add up. Learn five easy ways you can make a difference. LEARN THE FIVE STEPS FEATURED STORIES MORE STORIES Transforming Public Spaces for Children in Latin America Impact Story A Conversation on Healthy Communities United Way of Greater Waterbury: Bridging the Gap in Food Security Through Collective Action WHAT YOU CAN DO Take action and make a difference! MORE YOU CAN DO DONATE NOW Your gift goes further with United Way. Donate today to change lives.  VOLUNTEER LOCALLY Reach out to your local United Way about hands-on ways to make an impact.  SHARE YOUR VOICE Tell legislators about the changes you want to see in your community. STAY INFORMED. STAY INVOLVED. Get United Way updates and find out how to take action. First Name* Last Name* Email* Postal code* I agree to United Way Worldwide's Privacy Policy and consent to receiving email communications *