Triangle United Way recently unveiled a new report on the state of health and human services for the Triangle. The report provides multi-year trends for key issues of: affordable housing, education, homelessness, disabilities, mental illness, abuse, child care, juvenile justice, substance abuse, healthcare and poverty in Durham, Orange and Wake counties collectively. 

“The Triangle is a wonderful place to live,” said Triangle United Way President and CEO Craig Chancellor. “Our cities and towns are often rated among the best places in the country to live, work, and raise a family. Even with all those distinctions, too many of our neighbors still do not have access to food, housing, and all of the “bests” the Triangle has to offer.

“United Way volunteers use data and their knowledge of community needs and program results to make program funding decisions,” says Stan Holt, Triangle United Way’s homelessness specialist. This report provides more detail about the needs of the local community and helps community groups and leaders make better decisions about how best to invest their time and resources to support human service needs. It also serves as a starting point for continued discussions about the change we want to see throughout the region.”