United Way of Clarion County
531 1/2 Main Street
Clarion, PA 16214
Mission
United Way of Clarion County is committed to building a healthy community that supports our youth, empowers our families and strengthens the resilience of Clarion County.
Key Focus Areas
At United Way of Clarion County Clarion, we are dedicated to improving lives in Clarion County. We focus on:
- Youth Opportunity: We create pathways for young people to reach their goals, from early childhood education to college and career success. Together, we are helping young people realize their full potential.
- Healthy Community: A healthy community is built when neighbors stand together. Through compassion and connection, we bring comfort in the hardest times and strength for the days ahead. we ensure no one faces life’s toughest challenges alone.
- Financial Security: Financial security means having the tools to not just get by, but to move forward. Through workforce development, we help individuals build skills, overcome barriers and step into opportunities that lead to lasting stability. When people succeed in their careers, our entire community grows stronger.
- Community Resiliene: We help communities prepare for, prevent, and respond to life’s challenges. Together, we can address urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.
Our Programs
United Way of Clarion County is proud to sponsor Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a free book-gifting program that mails a brand-new, age-appropriate book each month to children from birth to age five—right to their home, at no cost to families.
By providing high-quality books during a child’s earliest years, the program helps foster a lifelong love of reading, strengthens early literacy skills, and builds stronger family connections through shared story time.
United Way of Clarion County is expanding its efforts to meet a broader range of needs within our communities and schools. United for Clarion County Students is a United Way initiative dedicated to meeting the essential needs of students across all seven Clarion County school districts. From weekend meals and hygiene items to clothing and confidence-building resources, we work to ensure every student has the support they need to succeed.
United Way of Clarion County is helping people secure and sustain jobs that offer real opportunities for growth. From childcare and resume support to transportation for interviews, we break down the barriers that stand between our neighbors and long-term stability.
Because when our neighbors can access good jobs and build stable futures, the entire community grows stronger and more resilient.
