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By donating to United Way, you're investing in the education of our region's kids, helping to build resilient communities and providing financial stability to local vulnerable families.
We are a trusted brand:
For 100 years, UWCW has been working to meet the needs of vulnerable families in our region. No matter the crisis, we have always remained steadfast to our commitment to LIVE UNITED and take care of our community. We are uniquely positioned to connect and support the people, non-profits, businesses and government agencies working hard to address poverty in our region.
We are part of United Way Worldwide, the largest privately funded nonprofit in the world operating in more than 40 countries and territories.
We are mission focused:
Our mission is ambitious, yet simple: Improve lives, strengthen communities and advance equity by mobilizing the caring power of people across our region.
We are working hard to create a future where kids and families are free from poverty so they are free to reach their potential. Our priority is addressing the root causes of poverty and in doing so, we put racial equity at the center of our work because research shows that families of color face social and economic disparities that deter the progress of our community as a whole. By addressing these disparities we can disrupt the cycle of poverty and create a more equitable and inclusive region for all.
We are recognized for our efficiency and accountability:
We utilize your dollars to achieve maximum impact in the communities we serve:
What makes our impact approach unique is that we solve complex problems no one organization can solve alone. Leveraging our capacity as a convener and our trusted brand as an influencer, we partner with over 350 nonprofit organizations to:
Our work involves providing kids and families with:
Thanks to your support we are:
Last year alone, we served over 100,000 kids and families. Read our 19-20 Impact Summary to see how your support creates impact in our region.
When you support United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, you are helping to build a more resilient, equitable and inclusive region where all kids and families have the opportunities and resources to thrive.
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