UNITED WAY
By: Maddie Beck & Tailey Montgomery
Their Mission for Families
- Their main goals are stabilize families, help children succeed, and empowering healthy lives.
- They with disaster and emergency situations.
- They have a 2-1-1 number that allows for a communication line that is open 24/7 for help.
- They administer a 100 neediest case life
Founded in 1887 in Denver, Colorado.
Contact Info
- Immediate Help- call 2-1-1
- Volunteering or Other - call (919)460-8687
- Address- United Way of the Greater Triangle, Inc. 2400 Perimeter Park Dr Suite 150 Morrisville, NC 27560
Come Join the Family at United Way
Facts
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United Way invests in the building blocks for a good life. We all benefit when kids
start school ready to learn, stay in school through graduation and are able to
support their families and save for the future.
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United Way knows what the current needs are because we conduct a community
needs assessment. The 2013-2015 LIFE Report contains information about the
quality of life in our community and the areas we need to improve.
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United Way is an efficient way to invest in our community, returning 85% of funds
raised in direct funding of local programs.
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When you give to United Way, your gift is invested in local programs that are
building a stronger community for all of us.
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In 2013, United Way funded almost 2 million in community programs that focus on
Education, Income, and Health.
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Last year United Way awarded grants to 38 programs from 25 different
organizations.
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More than 400 individuals serve on United Way committees, impact teams,
campaign cabinet and the board of directors.
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In 2014,volunteers provided over16,000 hours of time to United Way of Marathon
County—the equivalent of 7+ full time staff.
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United Way of Marathon County was established in1930 and is locally governed by a
volunteer board of directors.
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United Way’s 2-1-1 is a free, confidential information and referral service that helps
people access information on health and human service resources 24 hours a day, 7/
days a week.