Twin County United Way assesses the needs of the community every five years through a comprehensive needs assessment and focus groups.  TCUW then identifies the most pressing needs in our community in Education, Income, and Health.  We focus on these categories because they are the building blocks to a quality life.  TCUW partners through many local collaborations to provide solutions to the community’s most pressing needs.  Local nonprofit organizations are also invited to apply for funding if they have a program that provides a solution to meet one of these needs.  This is done through a competitive grant process every two years.  Programs are evaluated and must provide measurable results towards meeting the community’s needs.