Through financial contributions and volunteered time, United Way brings the people of the community together to build a stronger and healthier community. One out of three of your neighbors, co-workers or even your family will use United Way services this year. Emergency food, shelter and other programs for the needy are only the beginning. If your children are involved in Camp fire, or take swimming lessons at the UMCA, or if a loved one needed Hospice, you've benefited for United Way. Everyone - regardless of race, age, sex or income level.
Some agencies charge fees on a sliding scale based on a recipient's income.
Some are not part of United Way because their objectives are national in scope and cannot be altered by local decisions. To obtain partner agency status, an agency must comply with United Way's high standards of service and accountability. Allocation volunteers visit agencies and review their programs and budgets annually to assure that every dollar is well spent. United Way of Metro OKC is volunteer-driven. More than 7,500 volunteers from central Oklahoma work year-round serving United Way, and thousands more work with partner agencies.