| Research and Results
Our work is driven by knowing the critical needs of the community.
We focus our effort through community-wide surveys and targeted research. Below are publications that bring to light some of the pressing challenges and effective solutions for our region.
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| Success in Learning in Life
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Pre-K Counts for Youngsters
Early School Success (PA)
Lead researcher for Pre-K Counts, an early childhood program involving early education preparation and providing opportunities for every child to succeed in school, the workforce and in life, Dr. Stephen J. Bagnato’s, Director, Early Childhood Partnerships, University of Pittsburgh and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh studies focus on how investment in early years pays dividends in the success of our children in their life-long learning in two school districts in Westmoreland County.
Derry New Kensington/Arnold
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Basic Needs
and Financial Stability
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The Status of Women
in Westmoreland County
This report examines the status of local women across a variety of indicators including pay equity, poverty, health and well-being, leadership and violence against women. The research suggests that the status of women can be improved in a number of ways, which will in turn strengthen our community.
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Health Access
and Independence
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The Value of Faith in Action:
Building connections with older adults
This is a Preliminary Program Evaluation Report of the United Way of Westmoreland County's Faith in Action Network. Early findings indicate that older adults who participate in this program benefit most from increased opportunities for social interaction and transportation to medical appointments. Interview results from volunteers who provide Faith in Action services are also included.
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Research that benefits health and human services and other organizations that serve critical needs of the community
Standards for Excellence Impact Evaluation:
How do nonprofit organizations operate effectively, efficiently, ethically and with accountability to their many constituents? This evaluation summarizes the impact of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organization’s Standards for Excellence, an ethics and accountability code for nonprofits, on participating nonprofit organizations. Several human service agencies in Westmoreland County are certified through this program and many more have participated in the educational programs offered through Standards for Excellence.
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