United Way of Lebanon County's mission is to serve as thought leaders, convene community, promote collaboration, and develop resources and solutions to strengthen the Lebanon County community. In order to solve the complex challenges residents of Lebanon County face, United Way of Lebanon County provides pathways to education and financial stability that create better opportunities for everyone in our community. Our programs and investments are focused on the following key areas: Early Childhood Initiatives: Our goal is to give all of Lebanon County children a strong start in life. By convening strategic community partnerships and investing in the critical years of a child’s life to create a strong foundation, build resiliency, and strengthen family stability, United Way of Lebanon County is helping children reach critical milestones that are strong predictors of their future trajectory. Youth Success: United Way of Lebanon County’s programs and community investments help to improve academic performance, ensure equal access to educational opportunities, and increase family security. Our goal is to remove barriers to learning for our most vulnerable children because education is the path to self-dependence. Family Stability: By providing a hand up to our neighbors in need, we empower them to be financially independent and create stronger families and ultimately a stronger community. Our goal is to connect families to community resources and programs to help them improve their economic self-dependence.