United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region (UWDOR) issues this Request for Proposal as a part of a commitment to achieve the goal of improving the condition of their neighbors affected by poverty and limited resources. UWDOR targets strategies that support the financial stability of veterans and their families. UWDOR aims to improve outcomes for veterans living in Dutchess and Orange counties by assisting them and their families along their path to financial stability.

In partnership with the community, United Way utilizes a cohesive strategy to address the needs of children, families, and individuals with limited income in Dutchess and Orange counties. This RFP aims to establish a foundation for veterans’ overall stability. UWDOR is seeking to support partners who share their commitment to the following:

• A commitment to community-level outcomes focused on geographic and demographic locations with the greatest need as defined by data;
• A commitment to cross-agency and cross-community collaboration in developing effective, cohesive strategies; and
• A commitment to strategies that demonstrate long-term success using evidence-based or evidence-informed models. 

UWDOR will support veterans’ services to ensure access to vital housing and legal assistance. Community-level indicators utilized to meet these needs include but are not limited to: the number of veterans receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Point in Time rates of homeless veterans per county, unemployment insurance rates, and/or total rate of employment of veterans.

UWDOR's goal is to create a continuum of services for veterans’ reintegration into civilian life and beyond. UWDOR will provide funding to programs in order to best serve the veterans population and partner with the 2-1-1 helpline, which will connect veterans in need directly to the services available.