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United Way of Skagit County
Through a vast network of volunteers and community service agencies, United Ways throughout America help meet the health and human-care needs of millions of people every day. United Way's 133-year history is built on a proven system of local organizations helping people in their own communities.
The United Way system includes approximately 1,400 community-based United Way organizations. Each is independent, separately incorporated, and governed by local volunteers.
The mission of the United Way is to increase the capacity of the community to care for local people in need.
Through a single community-wide campaign, United Way volunteers raise funds to support local agency service providers. Nationally, voluntary contributions to United Ways support approximately 45,000 agencies and chapters, helping millions of people from all walks of life and income groups. Apart from government, United Ways support the greatest variety of health and human services in the country.
United Way volunteers raised $4 billion in the 2001 campaign. These dollars were used for human services including disaster relief, food and shelter, crisis intervention, day care, physical rehabilitation and youth development. That was a 3 percent increase over the amount raised in 2000.
United Way volunteers ensure that every group receiving funds is a non-profit, tax-exempt charity governed by a volunteer board and that it conducts an annual, independent financial audit, provides services at a reasonable cost, and maintains a policy of non-discrimination.
Because of the vast network of volunteers and the simplicity of corporate payroll deduction, administrative expenses for the largest United Ways average 13 percent of all funds raised. This low figure compares favorable with the suggested Better Business Bureau guideline of up to 35 percent.
During United Way's extensive annual citizen-review process, experienced volunteers assess community needs and decide how to distribute funds. This is done to get the most bang for the buck! It is our goal that United Way dollars be used to address the most pressing community issues and reach local people who are most in need.
The United Way system includes approximately 1,400 community-based United Way organizations. Each is independent, separately incorporated, and governed by local volunteers.
The mission of the United Way is to increase the capacity of the community to care for local people in need.
Through a single community-wide campaign, United Way volunteers raise funds to support local agency service providers. Nationally, voluntary contributions to United Ways support approximately 45,000 agencies and chapters, helping millions of people from all walks of life and income groups. Apart from government, United Ways support the greatest variety of health and human services in the country.
United Way volunteers raised $4 billion in the 2001 campaign. These dollars were used for human services including disaster relief, food and shelter, crisis intervention, day care, physical rehabilitation and youth development. That was a 3 percent increase over the amount raised in 2000.
United Way volunteers ensure that every group receiving funds is a non-profit, tax-exempt charity governed by a volunteer board and that it conducts an annual, independent financial audit, provides services at a reasonable cost, and maintains a policy of non-discrimination.
Because of the vast network of volunteers and the simplicity of corporate payroll deduction, administrative expenses for the largest United Ways average 13 percent of all funds raised. This low figure compares favorable with the suggested Better Business Bureau guideline of up to 35 percent.
During United Way's extensive annual citizen-review process, experienced volunteers assess community needs and decide how to distribute funds. This is done to get the most bang for the buck! It is our goal that United Way dollars be used to address the most pressing community issues and reach local people who are most in need.