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Where does the money that is donated to United Way go?
Who uses the services of United Way?
Does United Way of Demo County support other communities?
Can I specify what agency I give my money to?
What percentage of donations actually goes to help individuals and how much goes for management and salaries of United Way?
If you call the United Way office, will they direct you to an organization that will help with your specific problem?
Why isn't my favorite agency a member of United Way?
Will my donation be used on lunches and fancy parties?
Does United Way help only the poor?
Why should I give to United Way instead of directly to my favorite charities?
United Way directs voluntarily contributed funds to support human service programs of accredited local non-profit agencies.
United Way does not directly provide the services. The role of United Way is to raise and allocate funds to finance human care services provided by its member agencies in accordance with the priority of current community needs. One out of four of us in the greater St. Charles area is a recipient of services provided by a United Way funded agency.
United Way of Demo County raises and distributes funds to local member agencies that serve the needs of Demo County area residents and employees of local businesses that support United Way. Some of these agencies may be located in various communities. Other communities have their own home-based United Ways to serve the needs of their residents.
United Way of Demo County does honor donor designations to its member agencies.
Nearly 90 percent of funds raised goes back into the community to help where help is needed most. Because of outstanding community support and volunteer board of directors, fundraising, management and general expenses (including rent, insurance, salary for one full-time and one part-time employee, taxes and benefits, office supplies, postage, etc.) are about 13 percent of the total operating budget. Compared with the national average of nearly 25 percent, you will see that United Way is cost-efficient.
The local United Way will connect the individual to the appropriate member agency or to other community resources for their specific need.
United Way maintains an open door policy with respect to an agency applying for admission. Not every agency may be admitted because they may not meet the qualifications, another agency is providing the same service, or because the volunteer board of directors did not feel that the agency was prepared to be admitted.
No. All United Way meetings are self-supporting by the attendees or paid for by community-minded businesses.
United Way services are directed toward all sectors of our community for the benefit of everyone. Examples of broad-based services include: family counseling; health diagnostic programs; youth (prevention) programs; senior citizen services; and hospice care. None of us knows when a tragedy will strike and when we will need help. Everyone benefits from living and working in a healthier, happier community.
Your gift to United Way will go to help 15 local charities. Giving to United Way simplifies community efforts for you and your organization. Your gift helps more people!