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BASIC NEEDS
Assisting individuals and families in meeting their basic needs in times of crisis.
Defining The Issue
In hard economic times, there has been a significant increase in individuals and families needing immediate financial help, shelter, food and other basic needs assistance.
The Challenge
- Poverty rates have increased greatly over the past 10 years.
- 37,000 individuals live in poverty.
- Another 40,000 are low-income and struggle to make ends meet.
As a caring community, Anderson unites together to help those in need. Dollars raised through the United Way are invested in local non-profit programs that provide emergency food, shelter, utility and other assistance.