Your Gift Helps Families Get Back on Track

Cathy was living in poverty for nearly a year. As a single mom, she worked hard to stretch her income and support her family. But the expenses were more than she could handle.

Single female head of households make up about 25% - more than 25,000 - of all households with children in Pierce County. The average single female-headed household has an income deficit of more than $8,100 a year.

Cathy turned to Intercommunity Mercy Housing for help. The connection helped Cathy find transitional housing she could afford. They taught her about energy conservation and helped her better understand nutrition. They also linked her to resources that helped her clothe and feed her children.

Thanks to your gift through United Way of Pierce County, Cathy and her family are on the road to financial stability. Hundreds of families just like Cathy’s were also helped right here in Pierce County.

Your gift helped provide safe, permanent housing for 467 people.