THE 5 ELEMENTS OF A THRIVING COMMUNITY
The 5 Elements of a Thriving Community are interconnected areas of focus United Way of Central Iowa uses to create strategies and set goals to improve the lives of every person in our community.
Focus on Equity
No community can thrive unless every person in that community has the opportunity to thrive.
Equity means every person has access to resources and opportunities based on their specific needs and aspirations, which empowers them to thrive long term.
In central Iowa, there are many challenges that people face, and in many cases those challenges are more pronounced based on factors like race, ethnicity, ability, birthplace, and more... factors that should not negatively impact a person’s ability to thrive.
Addressing inequities and disparities has always been an important focus of our work. United to Thrive emphasizes equity as a very intentional priority and will use an equity lens as a key component to inform our strategic and resource investment decisions. Equity considerations will be a fundamental part of our strategy development and evaluation across the 5 Elements of a Thriving Community, as well as other aspects of our work.
