Healthy Community

We help people live healthier lives by improving their access to quality health care — regardless of financial challenges or immigration or insurance status. Supporting caregivers and ensuring veterans and seniors have transportation to medical appointments are just two ways we help our most vulnerable neighbors overcome barriers to good health. 

United Way helps make quality healthcare available to underserved mothers and children so they can survive and thrive. In the U.S., we’re partnering to make pregnancy safer for parents of color. And across our global network, we’re integrating child health into our community programs. 
 

Too many of our neighbors don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Many more are unable to access healthy, nutritious food. That’s why United Way is partnering with communities around the world on innovative ways to tackle hunger. 
 

Good health isn’t just about what happens in the doctor’s office. Where we live, work and play also has an impact. That’s why we work closely with community groups to create safe and inclusive environments where everyone can enjoy a thriving culture of health. 

Part of improving access to health education and quality health care is offering services that can help people prevent chronic illness and infectious diseases, as well as manage and heal from them. In Brownsville, Texas, that’s meant United Way working with partners to find innovative ways to tackle Type 2 diabetes, which mostly affects the city’s Mexican American community. 

We play an important role in providing mental health support to individuals and communities. Across our global network, United Ways are innovating to boost mental health for everyone. We’re also stepping up to protect our most vulnerable young people.
 

United Way is committed to helping people at risk of substance misuse disorders— we support prevention, treatment and recovery intervention delivered without stigma or judgment. And through community partnerships all over the country, we’re helping tackle the opioid crisis.