United Way of the Capital Area collaborates with SingleCare to provide free prescription discount cards, helping individuals access significant savings on medications at participating local pharmacies. This initiative not only alleviates the financial burden of healthcare for individuals and families, but also promotes greater access to essential medications, contributing to improved health outcomes across the communities we serve.
Health & Insurance Access
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Addressing Food Insecurity Through Community Partnerships
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United Way of the Capital Area (UWCA) addresses food insecurity across the metro area through collaborative initiatives that increase access to nutritious food while promoting long-term self-sufficiency, healthy living, and economic resilience. Through partnerships with schools, faith-based organizations, businesses, and educational institutions, UWCA supports programs that provide fresh meals to families, teach residents how to grow and prepare healthy food, and equip young people with agricultural and entrepreneurial skills.
Key efforts included providing weekly fresh, nutritious meals to 100 students through the Backpack Program; expanding community education on gardening, nutrition, and informed grocery shopping; and supporting a learning garden that provided students with hands-on opportunities to grow, market, and sell produce. These experiences helped participants develop practical skills while gaining a deeper understanding of healthy food, sustainability, and economic opportunity.
Together, these efforts reflect UWCA’s holistic approach to food insecurity, and addressing immediate nutritional needs while building knowledge, skills, and community resources that contribute to healthier, more self-sufficient communities.
Annual Health Campaign
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In partnership with the YMCA, United Way of the Capital Area successfully hosted the 'Healthy and Alive in 2025' and “Healthy and Fit 2026” health campaigns. These initiatives featured nutrition workshops, fitness classes, health screenings, and additional activities designed to promote wellness and empower community members to lead healthier lives.