United Way of SEMO Impact Report

Serving Cape Girardeau, Bollinger, Perry and northern Scott counties, United Way of Southeast Missouri said it is supporting 34 programs by 30 partners in the organization's 2022-2025 funding cycle.

Other details in the organization's 2021-2022 "Impact Report" include the following data points:

• 35,605 people were helped — 77% living below the poverty line and 27% of those aided being children.
• 14,435 meals served.
• 13,869 people received urgent assistance.
• 7,268 were sheltered.
• 7,063 youth were tutored and mentored.
• 5,489 elderly were assisted.
• 2,990 students were educated about healthy relationships and personal safety.

United Way of Southeast Missouri distributed funds in four areas: 39% income; 33% education; 26% health; and 2% emergency student funds at area public schools.

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