THIS IS THE VIEW
FROM THE FRONTLINES.

BRINGING #UNIGNORABLE ISSUES INTO FOCUS

Poverty, addiction, homelessness. We think we know what these #UNIGNORABLE issues look like in our community. But do we really? How do they happen? And what can we possibly do about it?

To find out, United Way asked three frontline workers in our community.

These are their stories.

Jeff

“I want to help that 16-year-old understand the resources available and know that they matter and deserve happiness, even when they don’t think so.”

Ben

“When someone comes in to the shelter, they’re typically in crisis because they’re experiencing homelessness. After we help stabilize them in the moment, then we start to work on a coordinated housing plan.”

Sonja

“Addiction is all around us. But we often forget that the person is someone’s daughter, father or mother. Our work is about shifting people’s attitudes and views. Every person has value.”

THIS IS THE VIEW FROM THE FRONTLINES.