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What
is United Way?
United Way of Atlantic County is an
independent, volunteer-driven organization that conducts a
once-a-year workplace fundraising campaign to support some
59 programs at 35 local health and human services agencies,
helping thousands of people in need throughout our community.
Each year our funded agencies are evaluated and reviewed to
ensure the productivity of their provided service to make
sure that your gift truly makes a positive impact. Our
mission statement says it all: improve people's lives through the investment of available resources to address community needs.
How
are United Way Dollars Used?
United Way of Atlantic County positively
impacts the quality of life for more than 100,000 Atlantic
County residents each year by supporting dozens of programs
that
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Reduce substance abuse
& mental wellness
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Provide basic needs
and increase self-sufficiency
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Support community
health issues
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Foster safer homes
and neighborhoods
How
Does United Way Know What to Fund?
Every several years United Way conducts
a Community Needs Assessment to determine what the human service
needs are in Atlantic County. Through residential phone interviews,
focus groups and mail surveys, we work to pinpoint the issues
and concerns of the residents in our community. This is a tremendous
help to us as we review the funding requests that we receive
each year. It helps us to prioritize funding and ultimately
help those who need help the most.
Why
Give to United Way?
As you know there are so many great causes
out there that it can be hard to decide who to give your dollars
to. By giving to United Way, your money helps fund wide range
of agencies and services instead of just a single cause. Volunteers
closely monitor these programs to assure effective and efficient
use of donor dollars. Plus, United Way dollars have a local
impact – helping improve the lives of families, friends
and neighbors here in Atlantic County.
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