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| When William Jones, a former Marine from Chicago, was laid off, he was forced to empty his savings to keep his family afloat. Through a United Way funded rent assistance program, they were able to stay in their home until William could find work. Now, William has a full time job, a baby boy and a new dream – to become a Lane County Sheriff. “We just needed a little help,” says William, “and now we’re going to be OK.” |
40 Developmental Assets
Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets® are concrete, common sense, positive experiences and qualities essential to raising successful young people. These assets have the power during critical adolescent years to influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults.
Click here for a one-page summary of the 40 Developmental Assets® or visit the Search Institute’s website at http://www.search-institute.org/assets/
Access to Health Services
United Way of Lane County’s Youth on Track goal area encourages collaborations between agencies focusing on health concerns of our youth and provides funding to a range of youth health programs.
Out of School Time
Child obesity has been identified as a critical issue both nationally and locally making healthy out of school time programs a key focus. United Way of Lane County’s Women & Philanthropy Fund selected after school programs as its funding priority and, in 2006, provided funding for five out of school time programs in Lane County that serve either rural or at-risk children.
Teen Pocket Directory
10,000 Teen Pocket Directories have been distributed throughout Lane County in the past two years. These wonderful directories fold up and fit in the back pocket of a pair of jeans.
The Teen directories list phone numbers for youth to access services related to: crisis hotlines, help-lines, domestic violence/sex abuse/aape, homelessness, runaway issues, jobs, family planning, alcohol/drug Issues, pregnancy issues, medical resources, HIV testing, legal assistance, parenting, alternative education, teen parent education, Spanish as primary language, clothing/ household goods, food/ nutrition, and recreation providers. Click here for a pdf of the Teen Pocket Directory
A collaboration of local agencies made the current printing possible. These agencies are: Lane County Commission on Cildren and Families, Looking Glass Youth and Family Services, City of Eugene Recreation Services and United Way Lane County.
Youth Mentoring
Studies indicate that young people without strong, caring adult role models are much less likely to succeed. Our collaborative efforts and funding priorities favor youth programs with mentoring priorities.
