Each and every contribution is important and makes a difference. Giving to United Way is strictly voluntary. United Way has a written policy against coercion. Education about how United Way helps service providers is the best way to encourage contributions. Giving through United Way reduces the number of costly and time consuming community fund-raising efforts.
Service providers can spend more time helping others.
United Way's community-based oversight assures that the charities supported through United Way adhere to sound fiscal policies and provide needed services. Contributing through United Way provides funds for which service providers can plan rather than depending on sporadic, unreliable income. You may designate all or part of your contribution to United Way's Community Care Fund or to an affiliate agency. At this time, United Way of the Coastal Bend does not accept designations to nonaffiliated agencies. United Way of the Coastal Bend is affiliated with United Way of America.