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who are shut ins and for my route alone I added several new households .”
But the funding helps in other ways too , Stewart said . Through the United Way , families known as ALICE families ( asset limited , income constrained , employed ) are helped , according to Stewart , when usually they would be “ forced to make impossible choices when funds run short , such as deciding between quality childcare or paying the rent , filling a prescription , or fixing the car .”
“ These short-term decisions have long-term consequences not only for these families but all of us ,” she said . “ Our mission is to improve our community ’ s quality of life by uniting resources in support of our building blocks which focus on health , education , and income / financial stability .” Stewart said donating to the United Way helps many entities , not just one .
“ While there are many nonprofits in Stephens County , we are different ,” Stewart said of the umbrella United Way of Stephens County functions as for the area nonprofits . “ Instead of donating to one organization directly you invest in the entire community , not just one program issue or population . United Way is strengthening the opportunities for all who live in our county . The results these United Way funded programs achieve have benefits that ripple out to the community as a whole . It is important to us not only to raise money for the United Way of Stephens County but also to help increase overall awareness of its missions and programs .”
Contributions can be dropped off at its office at 12 S . 8th St ., Suite 9 in Duncan or mailed to P . O . Box 1632 , Duncan , OK 73534 . United Way of Stephens County can also be reached by phone at 580-255-3648 or online at www . unitedwyaofsc . org .
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