Q:
Why should I give through the United Way?
A:
Workplace payroll deduction is the easiest and most efficient
way for your gift to help the people who need help the most.
By donating to the United Way campaign, your gift will be
equally spread throughout the community to the areas of greatest
need, creating a healthier and safer environment where we
work and live. The services that your gift enables target
early childhood, basic needs, health and wellness, families,
youth, and older adults.
Q:
Wouldn’t it be easier if I gave directly to
local agencies?
A:
Agencies work with United Way because they find it tremendously
helps their efforts to stay focused on their mission in the
community, saving them the time and expense of having to depend
solely on their own fundraising efforts. Payroll deduction
creates a steady flow of funds to each agency throughout the
year for which they are held fiscally responsible –
so you know they are credible and your gift is solely being
used to better the community.
Q:
Can I trust the United Way with my money?
A:
Yes. And here’s why: Community volunteers direct United
Way and review finances monthly. Volunteers are involved with
making all funding decisions as well. Additionally, United
Way is audited by an independent accounting firm every year.
Q:
I don’t want to support one of the funded programs.
What do I do?
A:
You can exclude certain programs by indicating so on your
pledge form in the negative designation box.
Q:
A friend of mine wasn’t helped through United
Way. Why should I give?
A:
I’m very glad that you brought this up. Without prying,
is there any way that I could get the details of when and
where your friend needed help and the response that they got
from United Way? If one of United Way’s funded agencies
cannot provide services to any individual, our policy is to
refer them to some place that will help them. If I could get
the details then I will be able to ensure that it does not
happen again.
Q:
I never use agency services, so why should I give?
A:
Chances are, your or someone you know has benefited from a
UW funded program. In fact, if your or someone in your family
has ever been involved in Scouting, ever taken a Red Cross
first aid course or received services from the American Cancer
Society, you have been served by a UW funded program.
Q:
I’d like to give to United Way. What do I do?
A:
Just fill out the pledge form. Keep the last copy for your
tax records and give the other copies to me. It’s as
simple as that.
