United Way of the Eastern Panhandle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the United Way?

United Way brings people and resources together to address community needs.

United Way uses partnership and collaboration to mobilize resources beyond dollars.
United Way community partners include schools, government policy makers, businesses, organized labor, financial institutions, voluntary and neighborhood associations, community development corporations, and the faith community.

Where do my donated dollars go and how is this decided?

United Way dollars are raised locally.

Money raised here stays here.
United Way keeps current on the emerging needs of your community.
Volunteers use this information to help them decide where best to invest your (if un-designated) donation to get the most out of every dollar.

Why donate to the United Way?

By working with our various partners, we play an active role in shaping our community's future.

When people work together, we can make more of a difference than if we work alone. The United Way takes the strength of the community and makes a pledge to collectively find long term solutions to the most critical issues in the Eastern Panhandle.
When you make a United Way contribution, you are supporting quality programs and services that support thriving children, strong families, and independent seniors.
Your support is a commitment to a better community.

Why does the United Way conduct campaigns at businesses?

Employee campaigns are our lifeblood. They make up 60% of our donations. Payroll deduction is a powerful tool to help our community.

How do I know donated dollars are being used appropriately?

Volunteers hold United Way accountable, making sure it is efficiently managed and every dime is well spent.

Volunteers on our fund distribution panels hold the agencies accountable by monitoring operating costs, the number of people served, and the quality of service.
We protect your donation year-round. If agencies are having trouble we go back in to assist.

The money you give stays here to address local community issues.

		Frequently Asked Questions What is the United Way? United Way brings people and resources together to address community needs. United Way uses partnership and collaboration to mobilize resources beyond dollars. United Way community partners include schools, government policy makers, businesses, organized labor, financial institutions, voluntary and neighborhood associations, community development corporations, and the faith community. Where do my donated dollars go and how is this decided? United Way dollars are raised locally. Money raised here stays here. United Way keeps current on the emerging needs of your community. Volunteers use this information to help them decide where best to invest your (if un-designated) donation to get the most out of every dollar. Why donate to the United Way? By working with our various partners, we play an active role in shaping our community's future. When people work together, we can make more of a difference than if we work alone. The United Way takes the strength of the community and makes a pledge to collectively find long term solutions to the most critical issues in the Eastern Panhandle. When you make a United Way contribution, you are supporting quality programs and services that support thriving children, strong families, and independent seniors. Your support is a commitment to a better community. Why does the United Way conduct campaigns at businesses? Employee campaigns are our lifeblood. They make up 60% of our donations. Payroll deduction is a powerful tool to help our community. How do I know donated dollars are being used appropriately? Volunteers hold United Way accountable, making sure it is efficiently managed and every dime is well spent. Volunteers on our fund distribution panels hold the agencies accountable by monitoring operating costs, the number of people served, and the quality of service. We protect your donation year-round. If agencies are having trouble we go back in to assist. The money you give stays here to address local community issues.