United Way of Cascade County has three universal goals — helping families live healthier, helping children achieve academic greatness, and promoting financial stability and independence. All three are intertwined and together build a better community. Access to quality healthcare keeps children on track in school and adults productive at work. Education is essential to getting and keeping a job with a livable wage and health benefits. A steady and adequate income creates stable families where kids can thrive. United Way of Cascade County is leading the way, bringing together teams of people, leading efforts to help the homeless and to reduce the high school drop out rate, currently doing so by more than half.