2014 united way santa cruz county celebration
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Program Highlights from the United Way of Santa Cruz County 2014 Celebration LuncheonTRANSCRIPT
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Increased readiness to achieve in school
Increased academic achievement Decreased and avoidance of risky
behaviors (alcohol/ tobacco/drug use/sexual activity/gang involvement)
Increased sense of safety and resilience to stress at home and at school
More people have sufficient income and develop assets
Supporting basic needs while increasing financial education
Reducing homelessness and increasing affordable housing
Increased health insurance coverage for children and adults
Increased access to health and dental care for adults
Decreased Childhood Obesity Increased number of families able to
access healthy food and nutrition education
Decreased family violence Decreased unsafe sexual activity Improved mental health among children
and adults Improved safety and healthy living
environments for low income seniors