Building Healthy Communities
At United Way of the Ohio Valley, we believe strong communities begin with healthy people and safe, stable environments. Through partnerships with local nonprofits, schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations, we work to improve access to essential services and address the conditions that influence long-term health and well-being across our region.
Our work in building healthy communities focuses on three key outcomes:
Safe Homes and Communities
We support programs and initiatives that help individuals and families live in homes and neighborhoods free from violence and environmental hazards. By strengthening access to housing stability, safety resources, and community supports, we help create environments where people can feel secure, connected, and able to thrive.
Healthy Beginnings
Every child deserves a strong start. We invest in efforts that promote healthy pregnancies and births, expand access to quality, culturally responsive prenatal, primary, and preventive care, and support families in creating nurturing home environments. These early foundations are critical to lifelong health, learning, and success.
Healthy Eating and Active Living
Good health depends on everyday choices — and the ability to make them. We work to increase access to affordable, nutritious food and safe opportunities for physical activity, particularly in communities facing the greatest barriers. Together with our partners, we help individuals and families build healthier habits that strengthen both personal well-being and community vitality.
Legacy Partners in Healthy Community
Daviess County
Audubon Area Community Services - Foster Grandparent Program: Connecting Seniors with Youth
Audubon Area Community Services - Senior Companion Program: Connecting Seniors with Each Other
Building Stronger Families - Parenting Program
Senior Community Center of Owensboro/DC - Congregate and Home Delivered Meals
Hospice and Palliative Care (HPC) - End of Life Services & Bereavement
New Beginnings - Sexual Assault Support Services, Therapy 16+
Opportunity Center of Owensboro, Inc. - Day Training Nutrition Program
Owensboro Family YMCA - Infant Childcare Expansion
Hancock County
Audubon Area Community Services - Foster Grandparent Program: Connecting Seniors with Youth
Audubon Area Community Services - Senior Companion Program: Connecting Seniors with Each Other
Building Stronger Families - Parenting Program
Hancock County Food Pantry - Monthly Food Distribution
Hospice and Palliative Care (HPC) - End of Life Services & Bereavement
Hancock County Senior Services - Home Delivered Meals
McLean County
Building Stronger Families - Parenting Program
God's House of Hope - Food Pantry and Food Distribution
McLean County Senior Services - Home Delivered and Congregate Meals
McLean County Help Office - Basic Needs Assistance
Ohio County
Audubon Area Community Services - Foster Grandparent Program: Connecting Seniors with Youth
Audubon Area Community Services - Senior Companion Program: Connecting Seniors with Each Other
Building Stronger Families - Parenting Program
Ohio County Food Pantry - Monthly Food Distribution
New Beginnings - Sexual Assault Support Services, Therapy 16+
Ohio County Senior Center - Homebound Meal Program
Union County
Building Stronger Families - Parenting Program
Union County Happy Pack, Inc - Backpack Program/Weekend Feeding Program
Union County Senior Services - Home Delivered Meals
Union County YMCA - Promotes Healthy Living
Chasity Gibson Memorial Trust - Medical Assistance Program