It is a priority of UHS to identify service needs within our community.
Over 37 million Americans and 1 in 6 children live below the poverty level.
According to 2007 data, 23% of Montgomery County residents fall into the poverty category. In the Dayton area, the 2009 unemployment rate is 9.1% compared to a national rate at 6.1%. Across the nation foreclosures are striking every community, including the Dayton area.