Each local United Way organization is separate and autonomous, governed by local volunteers in the community where the funds are raised. All decisions are made locally by the local elected board , for the local community. Agency funding decisions are also made by local volunteers. Funds raised by United Way of Beaumont are used to support the daily operation of health and human service agencies in Southeast Texas , serving the citizens of Southeast Texas. To provide visionary leadership in uniting the community's resources of donors, volunteers, and organizations.
Volunteer needs assessment and allocations to agencies for year-round operations and programs.
Consultation services to member agencies. Volunteer recruitment and training. In 1925, a group of community leaders organized the Beaumont Community Chest as a vehicle to help local citizens in need. Through the years, millions of your neighbors have received help from the agencies funded by the annual campaign. In 1998, United Way agencies served over 167,000 people.