RESPONSE EFFORTS
After a setback or a crisis, everyone deserves the chance to recover and rebuild a life that is better. When everyone has the chance to reimagine what’s possible in life and has access to resources to make it happen, our community is stronger.
RESOURCES FOR FLOOD RELIEF
As a trusted community leader, United Way has been there every step of the way. From leading active disaster response, organizing volunteers, gathering resources, and responding to direct community needs. And United Way will continue to be there during the long-term recovery efforts. - The Quintana Family, Parents as Teachers Participant
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RESILIENCY EFFORTS
In collaboration with the City of El Paso and funding through the Office of the Governor, United Way of El Paso County was entrusted to be the backbone agency to host the center and lead efforts in long-term recovery.
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN DISASTER
The Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is a forum that brings together community organizations to share knowledge and resources in times of disaster to support victims and their communities. VOAD fosters communication, coordination, collaboration, and cooperation to better serve impacted communities. United Way of El Paso County oversees and manages the community’s VOAD collaborative by steering the purpose and mission forward, convening meetings, facilitating training, and more.
EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program supports those experiencing hunger and homelessness throughout the community. United Way allocates federal funding in order to support programs and organizations offering provisions and housing to those in need.