The United Way of Bay County is working to instill long- term self- sufficiency in our community by increasing access to resources providing assistance for employment skills and basic needs. Ultimately, increasing the percentage of Bay County residents living above the 250% poverty level toward long term self- sufficiency. 26% of Bay County residents are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained; Employed) according to the 2017 ALICE Report and an additional 26% were reported in the 2017 Bay Human Services Collaborative Council Report Card to be eligible recipients of public assistance programs.
We are proud to support the following programs aligned with this focus area: