Financial Stability
Financial Stability seeks to help those who are on the way to economic independence through resources and programs. We make it possible for families to access necessities like employment, housing, and reliable transportation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINANCIAL RESILIENCY TASK FORCE
United Way of Greater Charlottesville serves as the administrative coordinator of the Financial Resiliency Task Force. The Task Force, comprised of 11 area agencies, seeks to identify and implement strategies to remove barriers impacting the financial stability of racial and ethnic minority families living in or near poverty; and looks forward to implementing its first workplan.
CVILLE TAX AID
Our Cville Tax Aid program provides free tax preparation and filing for low to moderate-income taxpayers. This program would not be possible without partnerships with Madison House’s CASH Program, UVA Community Credit Union, Charlottesville Department of Social Services, Piedmont YMCA, Thomas Jefferson Area Planning Commission, and University Baptist Church. In FY19, 2,719 returns were prepared with an economic impact totaling $3.9 million. United Way has prepared more than 22,500 returns with a cumulative economic impact of $37 million for the local community since the program began in 2007.
IMPACT GRANTS
In 2019, United Way of Greater Charlottesville awarded grants to these organizations:
- Blue Ridge Medical Center
- Charlottesville Free Clinic
- Child Health Partnership
- City Schoolyard Garden
- Elk Hill
- Habitat for Humanity
- The Haven
- Literacy Volunteers of
- Charlottesville/Albemarle
- Local Food Hub
- OAR/Jefferson Area Corrections
- Partner for Mental Health
- Piedmont Housing Alliance
- ReadyKids
- The Women’s Initiative
- WorkSource Enterprises
Financial Resiliency Task Force Members
United Way of Greater Charlottesville
Habitat for Humanity
Piedmont Housing Alliance
Albemarle County
Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
New Hill Development Corp
PVCC Network to Work
MACAA (Monticello Area Community Action Agency)
CIC (Community Investment Collaborative)
Chamber of Commerce
Conscious Capitalists Group
Financial Resiliency Task Force Members
United Way of Greater Charlottesville
Habitat for Humanity
Piedmont Housing Alliance
Albemarle County
Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
New Hill Development Corp
PVCC Network to Work
MACAA (Monticello Area Community Action Agency)
CIC (Community Investment Collaborative)
Chamber of Commerce
Conscious Capitalists Group
Family Investment Program
We support qualified families with personalized work plans to achieve and maintain financial stability. Nominations are reviewed, and approved recipients receive financial resources, financial coaching, and mentorship in order to reduce debt, set aside savings, and make progress on their individualized plans to reach financial independence.
Santa Fund for Schoolkids
Established in 1894 by James H. Lindsey, founding publisher of The Daily Progress, the Santa Fund for Schoolkids is an annual collaboration between The Daily Progress, WINA 1070AM, and the United Way of Greater Charlottesville. The Santa Fund for Schoolkids provides essentials like shoes, eyeglasses, and school supplies for local children. The 2019 Santa Fund for Schoolkids served over 1,600 kids from 10 counties and raised the most money ($189,668) in the history of the program.
Multiply Your Impact
For every $1 given to the United Way’s Financial Stability programs, $30 is returned to the community.