Basic Needs & Crisis Prevention

United Way of Hernando County's Basic Needs & Crisis Initiative Initiative

Goal

Residents experiencing a crisis or trauma will receive emotional, financial, or general support they need to overcome life's unexpected barriers.

Focus Areas

  • Food security
  • Protection from neglect, abuse, and exploitation
  • Transitional/supportive Housing for those experiencing homelessness

Basic Needs Initiative Programs

  1. 211 Hernando
  2. ALICE in Hernando: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed
  3. COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster)
  4. Coronavirus Relief Assistance Funds (currently not active)
  5. RIDE UNITED: Accessible Food
  6. UNITED @ WORK

United Way Partner Programs

ALICE Facts

  • 38% of Hernando County are walking a financial tightrope between financial stability and poverty.
  • 11% of families in Hernando County are living in poverty.