Our Work

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   

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.   

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