United Way of Mifflin-Juniata
Lewistown, PA 17044
Key Community Partners
Mission
Our mission at United Way of Mifflin-Juniata is to improve people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community.
Vision
It is our belief that every person should have the opportunity to gain a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health.
Key Focus Areas
United Way’s work is focused on the building blocks for a good life:
- Healthy Community: We improve access to nutritious food and quality health education and services, so people have the resources they need to lead healthy lives. Together, we can improve health and well-being for all.
- 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. - Financial Security: We connect people to education, tools, and job training so they have financial freedom and peace of mind. Together, we can create a stronger financial future
for every generation. - Community Resiliency: We help communities prepare for, prevent, and respond to challenges, from crisis support and disaster relief to environmental protection. Together, we can address urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.
Our Programs
For a child living in poverty or in an ALICE household, a lack of basic necessities is one of the top reasons for chronic absenteeism.
What it is: An in-school resource for clothing, toiletries and other wellness products so kids can succeed in school and in life.
How it works: Mifflin and Juniata Elementary students are introduced to The Nurse’s Pantry by the school nurse, principal, or guidance counselor. In addition to attire, The Nurse’s Pantry provides hygiene items, appropriate footwear, outerwear, undergarments and lice treatment kits to those students who need these basic necessities to attend school.
Energy Bank provides heat assistance to residents of Mifflin or Juniata County who are ineligible for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) benefits. Services are tentatively available from November through the end of March. There is no income eligibility, but co-payment based on income does apply. Residents ages 65+ and veterans are eligible for Energy Bank assistance regardless of receipt of LIHEAP benefits. Financial health, energy conservation, and weatherization information is provided.
