We are a multi-issue organization because we live in a multi-issue world.
True to our founding spirit, United Way works with a wide range of nonprofits to address a wide range of community needs. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to community needs. Our ability to mobilize thousands of donors, businesses, government officials, community leaders, and nonprofit agencies means we can deliver impact at scale to improve lives throughout our six-county region.
WHY OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS US
37%
of households in our region cannot afford basic necessities, up from 29% in 2019
116,305
households in our region are defined as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), earning above the Federal Poverty Level but less than what’s needed to survive in the modern economy
55,856
households in our region are in poverty
OUR PRIORITIES
We strive for a future where everyone’s basic needs are met, all children learn and succeed, no one lives in poverty or struggles to get by, and every person, family, and community flourishes.
To create substantial gains for individuals and families throughout our six-county region, we must employ a variety of approaches to meet their needs. From prenatal to adulthood, we address challenges impacting every facet of the human experience through four impact areas. These four impact areas inform our work for the betterment of individuals, families, and our communities.
OUR IMPACT AREAS
OUR IMPACT
We are meeting today's needs and creating a better tomorrow through innovative initiatives and resources powered by our Community Impact Fund and donors like you.
From grants and Volunteer United to our Leadership Development Programs and large-scale mobilizing events like Day of Caring and ROC the Day, we are championing the nonprofit sector and uniting people to take action. Change is possible when we bring people and resources together to address our greatest challenges.