The targeted cause priority plan is the framework around which Salina Area United Way organizes its efforts to improve the commuity. There are six broad outcomes that describe the kind of community United Way is committed to building. To achieve results, United Way is committed to bring together the community for collective action, to develop necessary resources and to insure eficiency and effectiveness. Nurturing Children and Youth Fostering Health and Wellness Rebuilding Lives in Times of Emergency/Disaster Promoting Lifelong Independence for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Strengthening Families, Individual Well Being, and Self-sufficiency Enhancing Community Resources

Nurturing Children and Youth

We see a community in which all children and youth have opportunities to develop to their full potential. Our community places a high value upon them and provides them with safe, healthy environments that promote learning. Water Safety and Self-Reliance Training (The American Red Cross) Adult Role Models for Children At Risk (Big Brothers/Big Sisters) Comprehensive Youth Programming (Boy Scouts - Coronado Area Council; Central Kansas Council of Girl Scouts) After School and Tutoring, Neighborhood Gym Program (The Salvation Army) Out-of-School Suspension Program (The Salvation Army) Outreach Youth Programs (Salina Family YMCA) Teen Center (Salina Family YMCA) Aquatics Programs, Camp Wood (Salina Family YMCA) Summer and Health Promotion Programs (YWCA of Salina) All Day Child Care (Martin Luther King, Jr. Child Development Center; Salina Child Care Association; Salina Family YMCA, YWCA of Salina) Child Care Referral Service (YWCA of Salina) Summer Child Care Programs (The Salvation Army; Salina Family YMCA)

Rebuilding Lives in Times of Emergency/Disaster

We see a community in which all people will be informed and prepared to meet their basic and immediate needs and to rebuild their lives after a disaster or personal emergency. Emergency Assistance (The Salvation Army) Salina Christmas Fund (HOTLINE: Crisis, Information , and referral) 24-Hour Crisis Line (HOTLINE: Crisis, Information , and referral) Disaster/Relief Services and Service to Military Families (American Red Cross)

Strengthening Families, Individual Well Being, and Self-sufficiency

We see a community in which all persons and families enjoy secure, healthy, and supportive relationships in households of which they are valued members. All citizens will have the opportunity to become self-sufficient in meeting their basic needs, employment, and lifelong learning. Positive Parenting, Respite Child Care, Child Development Information, Good Touch/Bad Touch (Happy Bear) Training, Mentoring Program (Child Abuse Prevention Services - CAPS) Adolescent Pregnancy Reduction Program (YWCA of Salina) Outpatient Counseling Center (Central Kansas Foundation) Temporary Shelter and Life Skills Training (Ashby House) Shelter, Support Groups, Law Enforcement Training and Youth Education (Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas - DVACK) Domestic Violence Advocacy and Reduced Fee Program (Legal Services of North Central Kansas)

Fostering Health and Wellness

We see a community in which all people enjoy their optimal level of physical, mental, and chemical well-being, and take personal responsibility for their own healthy lifestyle and fitness. This is facilitated by health education, agency services, and timely access to affordable health care. Medical Services (Salina Cares Health Clinic) Counseling Services (Counseling and Growth Center) Blood and Tissue Services, First Aid/CPR (American Red Cross) Salina Taxi Voucher (HOTLINE: Crisis, Information , and referral)

Promoting Lifelong Independence for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

Our community will recognize and respond to the projected increase in the number of seniors and persons with disabilities who need support to maintain independent living through flexible systems that meet their chronic health and social needs. Family Support Services (United Cerebral Palsy) Programs For Persons With Special Needs, Arthritis and Cancer Support (YWCA of Salina) Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs; Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program (The Volunteer Connection)

Enhancing Community Resources

We see a community in which the human service needs of all persons in the Salina area are responsibly and effectively met. Volunteer Recruitment and Placement (The Volunteer Connection) 24-Hour Telephone Information and Referral (HOTLINE: Crisis, Information , and referral) HelpNet Technology Network database (www.salhelp.org) (Salina Area United Way) Community Initiatives (Salina Area United Way)