Volunteers are provided training in non-profit management, finances, and program design. United Way professionals assist them in this training. Volunteers spend more than 30 hours visiting agencies, reviewing their proposals, and meeting with agency representatives to discuss their requests and to evaluate program effectiveness. Volunteers review budgets, audits, and quarterly financial reports to ensure appropriate management and maximum efficiency. Why United Way's Community Care is the Best Way to Contribute Funding is invested where the need is greatest based on community needs assessments.
Funding is awarded to agencies meeting critical community needs.
Funded programs must demonstrate results. Funded programs have to show they are making a difference. United Way minimizes unnecessary program duplication. 421 children were protected from abuse. 38,000 children participated in a quality licensed child care program.