HEALTH

United Way of the River Cities fights for the health of every person in our community.

COMMUNITY GOAL

To create a thriving community, we must increase the opportunities for healthy lifestyle choices and promote overall health and wellbeing.

STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE

  1. Increase access to primary, behavioral, vision & dental health care services
  2. Increase opportunities for wellness and access to prevention.

HEALTH FUNDED programs

Goodwill of KYOVA — $35,000 — Supporting their Counseling and Therapy Services- Access for All program.  Providing counseling services underserved populations.  Providing salary support, program supplies, and training.  Serving Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, and Wayne Counties.

Hamlin-Lincoln County Public Library — $7,500 — Supporting their Healthy Families Naturally program.  Offering two weekly yoga classes to all age groups as well as a weekly herbal medicine program. Providing program supplies, equipment, contract services. Serving Lincoln County.

Lily’s Place — $35,000 — Supporting their Lily Pad Clinic providing free follow-up clinic to children who were treated as infants at Lily’s Place. Providing salary support and program supplies. Serving Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, and Wayne Counties.

YMCA of Huntington — $15,000 —  Supporting their Kids in Motion Family Fit Program that provides families with education and instruction that will allow them to eat and exercise as part of their daily routines. Providing salary support and occupancy.  Serving Cabell, Wayne, and Lawrence Counties.