Through the generosity and support of donors like you, Allegan County United Way and Volunteer Center is able to server as a leader to united people and mobilize resources for positive impact in the areas of Education, Income and Health for Allegan County residents.  ACUW and our community partners are working to address basic needs and make a difference in our priority areas.

• EDUCATION – Achieve an increase in social, emotional and/or academic skill development of children and their parents.
o Early Literacy
ï?§ GOAL Maximize % of 3rd graders reading at grade level
• Imagination Library
• 1000 Books before Kindergarten
o Career Readiness
ï?§ GOAL Increase % of adults in Allegan County with a post-secondary credential.

• INCOME – Ensure that Allegan County individuals and families below the ALICE threshold have access to food, housing or transportation.
o Financial Asset building
ï?§ GOAL Increase # of eligible households that secure Earned Income Tax Credit
• Free Tax Preparation with VITA
• My Free Taxes

• HEALTH – Increase safe conditions or wellness practices of children, individuals or families
o Social & emotional support for families
ï?§ Increase rate of social associations from 11.6 to 15
ï?§ Decrease % of single-parent families from 24% to 23%
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• HealthyAlleganCounty.org