Like most communities, Chatham County has residents with critical and urgent needs.
- 10,000 people across the county live in poverty. The Federal Poverty Level for a family of four is $25,100.
- 26% of residents in the western part of the county live in poverty.
- 40% of households in western Chatham receive federal food assistance. The national average is 14%.
- 50% of Chatham's school children are eligible for the free and reduced-cost lunch program. In some schools, the percentage is over 90%.
United Way directs donor dollars to support local human service programs to respond to these needs. These programs help thousands of Chatham residents each year.
100% of your gift stays in Chatham County. It is invested responsibly to address the most pressing needs in our county.
Chatham County has residents with
critical and urgent needs.
- 10,000 people across the county live in poverty. The Federal Poverty Level for a family of four is $25,100.
- 26% of residents in the western part of the county live in poverty.
- 40% of households in western Chatham receive federal food assistance. The national average is 14%.
- 50% of Chatham's school children are eligible for the free and reduced-cost lunch program. In some schools, the percentage is over 90%.
United Way directs donor dollars to support local human service programs to respond to these needs.
These programs help thousands of Chatham residents.
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