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United Way's investment of $200,088 in ten Basic Needs programs meant services for 9,538 individuals in 2005.

Young Mother Attains Goals with Assistance from CED:
Laurie was homeless, unemployed, and caring for 3 young children after a divorce when she first connected with Coastal Economic Development.  CED was able to assist her in obtaining transitional housing and other support and while there, Laurie was able to accomplish her goals of employment, finalizing her divorce, and learning home management skills.  She participated in a nurturing program and provided support for her children through programs such as Head Start and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.  She continued working on her skills, took classes, started her own business and eventually purchased her own home in Lincoln County.  Laurie says of CED "They were there when I needed them.  Their services gave me the stepping stones to get to where I am today."

An Elderly Couple Receives Transportation to Needed Services:
Coastal Trans helped an elderly couple deal with the challenges of limited mobility and the need for supportive care. The husband looked forward to his rides to and from Respite Care which included friendly interchange with the drivers and a ride on the lift.  Meanwhile, his wife and principal caregiver was provided an extra hour of respite as well as being alleviated of the physical effort necessary to transport him.  She reported that "Everyone was always so friendly and patient.  I will always be grateful for the help provided by Coastal Trans."

Families Struggling Economically Are Provided Needed Food:

• 121,349 nutritious meals were provided by Mid Coast Hunger Prevention's Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen as well as providing educational workshops to help clients improve their lives and become more self-sufficient. 

• Over 2,000 people used Mid Coast Hunger Prevention's food pantry last year - 33% of them children.
  

Elders Are Provided Needed Services To Support Their Independence:
Vulnerable elderly and disabled community members were able to live independently because of the transportation, meals, and support they receive from United Way funded programs. 

• 63% of Coastal Trans riders 60 and older reported that Coastal Trans was very important to their ability to live independently. 

• 301 individuals benefit from Meals on Wheels and 32 low income homebound senior households receive home delivery of food pantry supplies.

• 121,349 nutritious meals were provided by Mid Coast Hunger Prevention's Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen as well as providing educational workshops to help clients improve their lives and become more self-sufficient.

• 52% of Meals on Wheels recipients surveyed agreed or strongly agreed that without the home delivered meals, they would have to go into a nursing or boarding home.

• Over 2,000 people used Mid Coast Hunger Prevention's food pantry last year - many of them elders
  

• Over 32% of the Soup Kitchen meals are served to people over 60.

Housing Stabilized

• 733 local people, many families with young children, were kept from homelessness by United Way funded prevention programs that offer emergency funds, referral to other services, counseling that helps them gain the skills, and the establishment of housing with needed on-site services. 

• 94% of households averted a housing crisis by using Tedford Shelter's Homelessness Prevention resources.

• Of seven families served by Tedford's Master Lease Program, 100% remain in stable housing and another 136 families served by Coastal Economic Development remain in stable housing after 6 months.