North Texas Area United Way

Description

The United Way focuses on three primary areas - Education, Health and Income by

EDUCATION - supporting agencies that develop and administer programs specifically designed to meet the needs of early childhood development through pre-school and school readiness, and afterschool programs that promote education and develop character and confidence in children and youth. The goal is to assure that children are ready for kindergarten and youth stay in school and graduate.

HEALTH - supporting agencies that develop and administer programs that provide nutrition to the older adults and handicapped citized in our area through both congregate meals and meals-on-wheels. Collaboration with the City of Wichita Falls Transportation Department to encourage use of the city's special programs to accommodate the needs of the targeted community. The goal is to assure that these citizens to maintain their independence.

INCOME - supporting agencies that develop and administer programs that provide education in personal finance and job training to assist clients in obtaining jobs. The NTAUW, in collaboration with the IRS and several other organizations, provides FREE income tax preparation to qualified citizens. Association with the national FamilyWize Prescription program, and accepted by most pharmacies, provides citizens the ability to receive up to a 75% discount on prescriptions.