Charitable giving is a personal and voluntary decision and the United Way of Washington County encourages you to do what is most comfortable to you. A gift to United Way of Washington County is an investment that benefits the entire community, not just one program, issue, or population.
Gifts to United Way of Washington County support over 40 results-oriented local programs and services that are addressing the community's most pressing needs. If everyone designated their gifts to their favorite agency, many services to those in need would not be available to the community.
Nearly 82 cents of each dollar contributed to United Way of Washington County goes directly to local programs & services - far more efficient than most other non-profits, both locally and nationally.
Though you have the opportunity to designate to any of the 21 member agencies of United Way of Washington County, and other United Ways across the country, please consider giving to all 21 agencies.
United Way of Washington County believes that charitable giving is a personal and voluntary decision. We encourage each spouse/partner to participate in his/her employer's United Way workplace campaign. The combined total of both gifts may qualify you for leadership giving recognition.
No individual of family is turned away deliberately. Usually when people are unable to receive help from a non-profit organization, it is because limited funds necessitate long waiting lists or because the organization does not offer the specific services individuals or families are seeking.
There are approximately 1,400 United Ways across the country that exist in their respective communities to build partnerships and leverage resources to create plans for long lasting community change. Though United Ways share a logo and have similar missions, each United Way is independently incorporated and is lead by local staff and volunteers. The work of each United Way is determined by its community needs.
Not every agency appeals to every donor, but all agencies have met the meticulous standards of our United Way and the programs we fund meet needs within our four impact areas. If you like, you can designate to any one agency that fits your needs.
Volunteers. Individuals like you, who represent a broad spectrum of the Washington County area serving on the United Way Community Impact Committee. The United Way of Washington County is a local, autonomous organization, making local decision on how monies are raised and how monies are spent. We are not governed by a national organization, nor do we follow mandated policies and procedures.
Chances are, you or someone you know will use a United Way member agency service or program in your lifetime. When you consider the tremendous range of services provided by United Way funded programs, you or a family member will probably use one of the services at some point in time. Perhaps your son will become a Boy Scout or your daughter a Girl Scout. Or perhaps a family member will need medical transportation that the Red Cross provides. Whatever the occasion, United Way funded programs meet the needs of thousands of people in our service area, assuring all of us a better place to live, work, and play.
The majority of United Way member agencies receive only a portion of their support from the annual United Way Campaign. United Way allocations are made to programs based on the impact the program makes, and help offset the costs of many programs, reducing the fees a service would charge without United Way donor dollars.
Payroll deduction is by far the most convenient method of contribution. A small amount is taken from your paycheck per payday, allowing you to make a small contribution each week that can make a big difference in the course of a year. It is also possible to give to our United Way through our website. Just click the link on the left side of our home page that says "Give Now!"
