Community Matters
Access to Quality Childcare Matters.
Meet Luz
Luz was in an abusive relationship for many years until she got the strength to leave. In search of a better life, she took her two young children and set out for a new life. Luz needed to be able to survive financially so that she would not have to return to her abusive life. She needed a job, but in order to do that, she needed to find affordable child care for her sons.
Child Care Services Association, a Triangle United Way member agency, was able to get Luz the help she needed. She qualified for a scholarship that paid for child care for 30 days to allow her time to find a job. If Luz had not found a job in those 30 days, the scholarship would be extended automatically.
“For me, this support helped me to be independent, support my family, and begin a new and better life.” --Luz
Triangle United Way is committed to increasing quality child care for young children. In 2005, 427 low-income families in Durham, Orange and Wake counties received scholarships to enroll their children in quality childcare. Your gift to the Community Care Fund ensures there is a safety net of services to improve lives.