You may think of the United Way as a fundraising organization, but United Way is so much more. What is difficult to measure – and nearly impossible to overstate – is the number of people local United Ways touch in their communities. Each United Way is local and autonomous, working to improve the lives of people in their community.

United Way is a volunteer organization working to improve lives. What differentiates United Way from other charities is its citizen review of programs and initiatives for funding. Each United Way chooses its funding criteria and priorities to fit the local community.

It doesn’t matter how many programs or coalitions United Way has in place. What matters are the health and well-being and strength of our children, families, and communities. That is the ultimate goal of United Way.

Charity Number: (Refer to the SECA booklet or United Way Member Organizations for charity numbers)