Why give to United Way of the Coastal Empire?
United Way invests in quality programs that improve the quality of life for everyone in our community -- people you know and others you may not know. No single charitable contribution can deliver the full range of services that children and families need to make it on their own - from housing and elder care to job training and child care - except United Way.
How much of my contribution goes to people who really need help?
Thanks to Herschel V. Jenkins Trust Fund and other income, 100% of every dollar you contribute goes directly to help people in need.
How do I know my dollars are helping the people who really need help?
United Way member agencies are required to meet strict financial and program guidelines. Agency budgets and program services are reviewed annually by local United Way volunteers who recommend allocation amounts to a volunteer board of directors. In addition, each agency must answer to their volunteer board of directors who is responsible for ensuring that the agency is fulfilling its mission.
Why should I give to United Way rather than to a single agency?
One gift through United Way helps more people in more ways than a gift to a single agency. By donating to the United Way, you support a network of services that together serve entire families and neighborhoods.
For example, a homeless family often needs services beyond finding shelter. By contributing to United Way, you support all the services the family needs to make it on their own - such as food, affordable housing, tutoring, job training, child-care and after-school programs, elder services, etc.
How does supporting United Way benefit my business and employees?
Supporting UWCE gives your business visibility as a good corporate citizen and provides recognition of your organization as a leader in building a better community.
Employee campaigns help bring employees together to share in a common cause and promote team spirit among employees and generate pride.
What is United Way of America?
United Way of America (UWA) is the national membership organization for more than 1,400 independent local United Way organizations across the country. Each United Way is autonomous, governed by its own board of directors. United Ways that choose to join the national organization rely on UWA for national research, advertising, training and many other services essential to their operations. UWA does not set policies, nor does it govern local United Ways.
