Trident United Way

Trident United Way is a catalyst for measurable community transformation in education, financial stability and health.

Integrity - We are proactive, intentionally honest and do the right thing even when no one is looking. We are responsible stewards, accountable and transparent to the community and each other.

Respect - We treat others with dignity, fairness and trust. We encourage discussion without judgment.

Equity - We value each person's visible and invisible distinctions and strive to create fair and just systems and opportunities for all.

Collaboration - We serve as both a leader and a supporter. We value team approaches and are driven by our ability to build relationships across partners and in our community.

Innovation - We are bold, curious and open to new ideas. We drive forward creatively to address the community's most pressing issues.

Together, we are working to:

• Improve educational outcomes for all students well before kindergarten. Every child will be supported from birth, to be prepared for school, meet grade-level standards and graduate from high school prepared for employment or higher education.

• Build access and share community tools that break down barriers to financial stability. Our neighbors have an opportunity and the tools for personal advancement; from crisis, to financial stability, to self-sufficiency.

• Create a healthier community by making it easier for partners to work together. Our neighbors will have access to health care, know how to lead healthy lives and be empowered to live and participate in environments that promote good health.

Trident United Way works to make real, long-lasting change through collective impact initiative, a systematic approach in which many partners agree in advance on how they will approach the issue at hand and how they will determine success. These collaborations require a backbone organization to manage the partnership and ensure communication among the partners. Trident United Way often plays that backbone role.