Our Work in Lea County
United Way of Lea County focuses on improving lives by addressing the most critical needs in our community. Through direct programs, partnerships, and advocacy, we support individuals and families on their path to stability and long-term success.
Our work is guided by five interconnected impact areas: education, health, financial stability, basic needs, and community resiliency.
We win when we LIVE UNITED.® By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community’s most daunting social crises.
Creating Impact Together
Each of these programs is made possible through strong partnerships, community support, and the generosity of donors. Together, we are creating pathways to stability, opportunity, and long-term success for families across Lea County.
211 Help Line
211 is a free, confidential service that connects individuals and families to essential health and human services. By dialing 211, residents can access information and referrals for food, housing, utilities, healthcare, and other critical resources available in Lea County.
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Project Feeding Families
Project Feeding Families addresses food insecurity by providing food boxes, hot meals, and emergency food support to individuals and families in need. Through partnerships with local organizations, volunteers, and donors, this program ensures families have access to nutritious food during times of hardship.
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Women United
Women United brings together a diverse group of women who are passionate about creating positive change for children and families. Through advocacy, volunteerism, and targeted initiatives, Women United focuses on improving education, literacy, and family stability in our community.
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ALICE
ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — represents hardworking individuals and families who earn above the federal poverty level but still struggle to afford basic necessities. United Way of Lea County uses ALICE data to inform programs, partnerships, and advocacy efforts that support financial stability and economic resilience.
United We Read
United We Read promotes literacy and a love of reading among children by providing books, engaging reading experiences, and community-wide literacy initiatives. This program supports early learning and academic success, helping children build a strong foundation for lifelong achievement.
A signature component of United We Read is Reading Under the Lights, a community-wide event that brings families, educators, and partners together to celebrate literacy in a fun, accessible, and memorable way. Through events like Reading Under the Lights, United Way of Lea County reinforces the importance of reading while creating positive, shared experiences that inspire a lifelong love of learning.
TURFS (Teams United Representing Field Sports)
TURFS (Teams United Representing Field Sports), also known as The United Way Recreational Flag Football Series, promotes youth development, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles through organized flag football. By removing barriers to participation, TURFS creates inclusive opportunities for youth to engage in sports, build confidence, and develop leadership skills.
In addition to its focus on youth development, TURFS serves as a fundraiser benefiting the Lea County Schools Crisis Fund, helping provide critical assistance to school families facing unexpected hardship. Through play, partnership, and purpose, TURFS unites the community in support of both students and families in need.
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