Partnerships are vital to UCAN’s work in addressing poverty. To fully meet local needs, we work with other non-profits, government agencies, volunteers, and for-profits.
Poverty is a reality for many individuals and families. But unless you’ve experienced poverty, it’s hard to understand the toll it takes on peoples’ lives.
No matter how much you’ve saved for retirement, getting old isn’t for the faint of heart. Nonetheless, UCAN has found success working with seniors facing seemingly intractable issues.
All children enrolled in our Head Start program receive dental screenings critical to long-term dental health. A visit for dental services is not something children usually look forward to, but that’s not the case with our screenings.
This winter, UCAN once again operated warming centers in Douglas and Josephine County to keep unsheltered homeless folks safe during life-threatening weather.
