When a starving woman needs a meal, you can respond to her crisis. When a child falls behind in school, you can brighten his future. When a couple needs counseling, you can strengthen their family. When a disabled citizen needs job skills, you can foster his independence. When an uninsured father needs medicine, you can improve his health. You can help all of these people and more through United Way of Acadiana.

You see, it's not enough to simply help with problems. United Way of Acadiana solves problems every day, providing people who need assistance with real-world solutions and real-life independence.

We measure the results of every action to ensure that everyone, our donors and volunteers included, gets the greatest impact from their efforts.

United Way of Acadiana approaches problem solving through five focus areas:

• Responding to Crisis [results]
• Fostering Independence [results]
• Improving Health and Wellness [results]
• Strengthening Families [results]
• Creating Bright Futures for Children [results]