| 3,371 people were housed in emergency facilities when they found themselves without a home. |
| 7,132 area youth showed an increased knowledge of healthy behaviors such as avoiding drugs, alcohol and early sexual activity. |
| 11,037 people received crisis counseling in times of need. |
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
-Mahatma Gandhi
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Ashlee was in the 4th grade when she
attended her first Dayton Urban League Resilient Young Ladies program
at her school. She was shy and quiet. Her family life
wasn’t the best and at times she would come to school unkempt.
Over time, the Urban League staff member learned that Ashlee had to be
the adult. She got herself dressed, caught the bus, and came to
school on her own 98% of the time.
Ashlee didn’t like to
read, primarily because she didn’t think she was good at it. So
when the group had to read a story she would never participate.
One day the program leader had the girls read plays to show off their
acting ability and read aloud. She gave Ashlee a part that
repeated two lines, “I am the lion” or “But I am the lion!” She
wouldn’t have to worry about getting it wrong, and it was an important
role in the play. After that day, Ashlee began to really
participate and wanted to act out plays all the time. Her
teachers noticed that her grades improved, she started to have more
confidence when reading aloud, and she felt better about herself.
The
Dayton Urban League, a United Way Partner Agency, is receiving $195,014
in United Way contributions this year. United Way funding helps
support vocational assistance programs for the economically
disadvantaged and programs ensuring positive youth development for
children like Ashlee.
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