United Is The Way People Are Empowered To Earn, Keep And Grow Assets
“My wife passed away, and my life went into a tailspin. I was faced with almost being homeless, and in need of help, I called United Way Broward. With the help of my case manager and many other people at MISSION UNITED, I gradually have been able to get my entire life together. Because I followed the program thoroughly, I have been qualified for a $235,000 mortgage, and the great people at MISSION UNITED helped me navigate this process.”
— David Cortijo, Veteran of the U.S. Army and client of United Way Broward’s MISSION UNITED
We have seen the studies: 37% of all households in Broward County are one emergency away from falling into poverty. Each month is a juggling act for so many, the ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained and Employed) population are our neighbors and friends who are facing obstacles beyond their control, frustrating their ability to become financially stable. (Watch the video here.) Through United Way, you are ensuring individuals and families have the skills and tools needed to earn, keep, and grow their assets. Your generosity provides the building blocks for creating a better life.
Project Lifeline
Project Lifeline helps ensure Broward County residents have access to nutritious food and essential groceries during times of need.
Through a network of nonprofit partners and community agencies, United Way of Broward County purchases and distributes fresh produce, proteins, dairy products, and pantry staples to families experiencing food insecurity. The program supports individuals and families facing financial hardship, helping them maintain healthier lifestyles while reducing the burden of rising food costs.
Project Lifeline plays a critical role in strengthening community health and stability by connecting residents with reliable access to food resources throughout Broward County.
Click here to see a full list of Project Lifeline food pantries.
MISSION UNITED
MISSION UNITED serves veterans, active-duty service members, and their families by connecting them to resources that support stability, well-being, and long-term success.
United Way of Broward County works with community partners to provide coordinated assistance in areas such as housing, employment, education, legal services, healthcare, financial stability, and benefits navigation. The program helps military-connected individuals overcome barriers and access the support they have earned through their service.
By bringing together a network of trusted providers, MISSION UNITED ensures veterans and military families can find the assistance they need through a single point of connection.
Click here for more information about MISSION UNITED.
Center for Working Families
The Center for Working Families helps individuals and families build financial stability through an integrated approach to economic mobility.
Participants receive personalized support through financial coaching, employment and career services, income supports, benefits access, and asset-building opportunities. By addressing multiple aspects of financial well-being at once, the program helps residents increase earnings, reduce debt, improve credit, and work toward long-term financial goals.
The Center for Working Families empowers Broward County residents with the tools and resources needed to achieve greater economic security and self-sufficiency.
United for Housing
United for Housing helps individuals and families facing housing instability access the support needed to achieve safe and stable housing.
Through partnerships with service providers across Broward County, the program connects residents to housing navigation services, financial assistance, supportive resources, and homelessness prevention programs. United for Housing works to address both immediate housing crises and the underlying challenges that can place families at risk of losing their homes.
By creating pathways to housing stability, United for Housing helps strengthen families and build a more resilient community.
For more information on United for Housing, please contact Rebecca McGuire - Vice President, United for Housing
VITA Program/Broward Tax Pro
VITA is a free tax-preparation and educational service provided for individuals and families with an annual household income of less than $75,000. To learn more, visit vitataxesfree.org.
United Way partners with Broward Tax Pro to provide free tax-preparation services to individuals and families with an annual household income of $75,000 or less. By working together, United Way and Broward Tax Pro offers helpful, cost-free support to individuals who might struggle to navigate the complexities related to tax filing.
These tax services are available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, as well as multiple locations with flexible hours. Broward Tax Pro also offers American sign-language interpreter services at the Center for Independent Living of Broward by appointment only.
Since 2003, the VITA program in Broward County has had a significant financial impact on our community, particularly people in ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.
Click here for more information and a list of VITA sites.
Consolidated Credit's Financial Education Center
SERVICES OFFERED
- Free Financial Wellness
- Free Financial Counseling
- Debt Management Program
FINANCIAL PROSPERITY IMPACT
supported by United Way programs
93%
of respondents increased their level of self-sufficiency through accessing adult education
94%
of respondents were able to increase their level of income self sufficiency
100%
of domestic violence victims were able to remain safe