SAFETY NET (Basic Needs):
Safety Net is at the core of our work. Safety Net funding supports members of our community in immediate crisis to stabilize them and provide a foundation for future success. It includes food, disaster relief, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, and more.
Agencies applying under this Pillar must:
- Have self-sustainability programs in place
- Provide case management to take those in need from start to finish
- Provide secure shelter for vulnerable populations
- Demonstrate leadership for improving communication & collaboration between groups providing services, including government & non-profits organizations
Funded partners working to help the most vulnerable establish a safety net for the future:
- American Red Cross - Disaster Services
- Volunteers of America - Crossroads Shelter
- Salvation Army - (Emergency Services)
- Safe Harbour - Shelter & Outreach Services
- Kinship - Supervised Visitations
To accomplish this goal of stability, United Way of Erie County funds programs that are working in one or more of these critical areas:
- FOOD
- SHELTER
- PROTECTIVE SERVICES
- CRISIS INTERVENTION