Focus Care Areas
Focus Care AreasIn 2002, United Way of the Capital Region (UWCR) began developing a strategic plan to guide its operations and fund distribution process over the next three to five years. As a result, five Focus Care Councils (FCCs) were created to examine and prioritize the needs and assets of the Capital Region, review current United Way-funded programming and develop strategies to address those needs. See the links below for more information about each of our Focus Care Areas: Stronger and Safer Communities Focus Care Council DetailsEach Focus Care Council is supported by two United Way staff members and is comprised of a volunteer council chair and 8 - 12 community volunteers who serve as council members. Council members represent the public, private and business sectors of our community, as well as faith-based organizations. Council members also include individuals whose knowledge makes them “experts” in their field of review. Each Council is assigned a specific area of focus: Building a Stronger and Safer Community; Caring for Families and Seniors; Investing in Children and Youth; Overcoming Disease and Disabilities; or Providing Emergency Food and Shelter. Councils examine the ongoing and emerging needs of our community as they relate to their area of focus. They review existing programs to determine whether services are currently available to address identified needs, whether the existing programming is efficient and effective, or if there is a gap in the service delivery system. Council members use the knowledge they have gained through their experience, position, education and community contacts in the review process. Research data is supplied by council members, UWCR staff and service providers. The Councils then determine which needs are most critical. They may recommend using additional funding or another strategy to address the identified needs. Each Focus Care Council produces an Annual Report that summarizes its review of the issues facing our community and providing direction to our work during the year. View the Focused Care Council Annual Report Summary. Other Areas of Care |