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Contributions last year enabled the Town of Palm Beach United Way to reach out to thousands of people in need throughout Palm Beach County.
60... people with disabilities were transitioned into community-supported employment programs or into a job at a local business.
7,286... children were provided with a safe, secure and educational haven after school and during school holidays.
240... individuals were provided HIV antibody counseling and testing services.
96... middle school students were provided a nationally approved science-based drug prevention program during their elective class at school.
425... seniors received hot nutritious meals on a daily basis.
2,100... children and their parents learned water safety precautions.
273... families of disabled individuals were provided respite services to help them cope and relieve stress.
285... homeless individuals were linked to the proper services to help them lead independent lives.
7,200... uninsured migrant workers, laborers and underserved were provided free medical care, thus avoiding unnecessary emergency room visits.
800... families that were victims of domestic abuse were provided with a safe shelter.
104,639... calls were received by helpline 2-1-1.
200... adoptions of abused and neglected children were finalized.
465... seniors were provided in home services and a case manager to help them maintain or improve their level of independence.
280... homeless families received a family needs assessment to get them into a transitional living program.
825... victims of domestic abuse were provided with legal assistance in family court to ensure a cessation of the abuse.
451... Alzheimer patients were provided dementia-specific day care.
673... homeless men, women and children were provided with meals, bus passes, employment assistance, and computer access to help them restore their self-esteem to become contributing members of society.
160... children living at or below the poverty level were provided with affordable subsidized preschool.
300... girls were offered workshops to help promote leadership, and healthy lifestyles.
150... children whose families live at or below the poverty level were provided with homework assistance and art classes to ensure promotion to the next grade level.
1,000... patients were provided with physical, occupational and speech therapy to improve their physical function, communication and independence.
3,100... pregnant women received help in accessing affordable prenatal care.
5,079... people were provided comprehensive financial crisis and housing counseling to reduce their debt and learn to live on a budget.
250... children and their families who have experienced the loss of a loved one received grief support services.
191... children received quality preschool instruction.
35... former foster youth began a 2-year program of housing, education, life skills training, workforce development and mental health counseling to guarantee their future.
135... seniors were assisted with transport, light housekeeping and grocery shopping to help them maintain an independent lifestyle.
5,540... at-risk youth and their families were provided education on the negative effects of crime to reduce juvenile crime.
18,535... hours of donated volunteer service was made available to local non-profit agencies.
1.7... million pounds of food was distributed to people living in poverty.
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