Issue Areas

If you give to the Community Fund, who decides where the money goes?

 

Volunteers decide. Each year, over 300 volunteers provide a rigorous, informed and onsite review for programs that seek United Way funding. Programs are examined for need, for efficiency and effectiveness, and for fiscal accountability. This process, unique to United Way, provides quality assurance on behalf of all donors.

 

If you give to the Community Fund, who does it benefit?

 

The Community Fund grants are divided into three Issue Areas.

EDUCATION

Strengthening Families: Family and child advocacy; legal assistance

Building Independence: Emergency services; literacy and learning programs

Supporting Education: Specialty schools and preschools; out-of-school time education support

INCOME

Assisting People with Disabilities: Services to children and adults with disabilities

Sheltering Neighbors: Shelter for children and families; homelessness services and housing

Serving Our Seniors: Senior services, including legal assistance

HEALTH

Preventing Family Violence: Empowering victims of violence and domestic violence shelters

Eliminating Hunger: Food assistance for individuals and families

Promoting Healthy Lives: Cancer support services; access to healthcare; therapy for children and families; mental health care

 

Find programs by issue, by county, or alphabetically!

 

View our Issue Area Funding Strategies