Plymouth and Canton Residents Asked to Take Local United Way Survey

The Plymouth Community United Way (PCUW) is reaching out to the Plymouth and Canton residents to help identify issues in the community and develop a collective vision for the future.

Results of the Community Impact Survey will be used by Plymouth Community United Way to introduce new programs that advance the common good and improve the lives of all residents. The goal is to create measurable results within the areas of basic needs, education and stability. In the last several years, PCUW has focused on providing emergency food, rental and utility assistance as well as other crisis services in Plymouth, Canton and Western Wayne County because of the downturn in the economy.

PCUW’s Community Impact initiative aims to prevent problems rather than just treat the symptoms.

In an effort to address issues, grants were awarded last year to organizations attempting to make lasting change. Among the recipients were Plymouth Canton Community Schools (reading and math summer academy for 300 elementary students) and Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (energy education classes to help low-income residents).

Surveys are available online through the PCUW website. Surveys can also be picked up at the office, 960 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Suite 2.

For more information, visit www.plymouthunitedway.org or call 734-453-6879, ext. 2.