UNMET NEEDS COMMITTEE: Finding ways to help in difficult cases.
The Unmet Needs Committee, which includes representatives of human service agencies around the community, meets each month at the United Way office to find solutions for clients in extreme need. Over the past year, the committee has increasingly had to deal with situations related to the enormous costs of major illnesses and with the plight of homeless families. While the committee has generally been able to supply immediate help, the seriousness of the underlying causes and the need for ongoing support present significant social service challenges.
