Earlier this month a 13-member Citizen Action Team (CAT) collectively donated over 300 hours to determine how best to support the critical human service programs in our area. After reading the applications, interviewing program staff and volunteers, and working together to discern the most effective use of the donated dollars the CAT recommended and the United Way Board affirmed funding to 23 different programs. A list of those programs is available by clicking here. Here are a few things you should know:
- 27 programs applied
- $250,000 was awarded
- 9 programs received more than 75% of the total ask
- Each of the 5-counties are well represented in the distribution
- 8 of the funded programs had not been funded by United Way in the past
- The funded programs address a wide range of needs including health care, housing, food, and financial assistance.
The CAT did a fantastic job and the community has been well served by their efforts. If you donate through United Way I hope you know this group of volunteers took their job very seriously and worked hard to make sure your gifts will have a meaningful and lasting impact.
The grant cycle continues as we prepare to award grants to area programs serving young people. Applications are due to us by 5:00 p.m. on May 6. The CAT will conduct interviews on June 2 and 3 with award announcements being made the following week. At present we anticipate awarding $110,000 during this cycle.
It’s never too late to give. Gifts and pledges made before June 1 will be added to the youth grant cycle. If you have not given please do so know. Gifts and pledges can be made on-line (create link) or my contacting Kate Kerr (create link) 231.947.320 x203.
The United Way does not exist to raise money. Instead we seek to give donors and efficient and effective way to help others. These grants are one important way we fulfill this mission and improve the lives of others.
- 27 programs applied
- $250,000 was awarded
- 9 programs received more than 75% of the total ask
- Each of the 5-counties are well represented in the distribution
- 8 of the funded programs had not been funded by United Way in the past
- The funded programs address a wide range of needs including health care, housing, food, and financial assistance.
The CAT did a fantastic job and the community has been well served by their efforts. If you donate through United Way I hope you know this group of volunteers took their job very seriously and worked hard to make sure your gifts will have a meaningful and lasting impact.
The grant cycle continues as we prepare to award grants to area programs serving young people. Applications are due to us by 5:00 p.m. on May 6. The CAT will conduct interviews on June 2 and 3 with award announcements being made the following week. At present we anticipate awarding $110,000 during this cycle.
It’s never too late to give. Gifts and pledges made before June 1 will be added to the youth grant cycle. If you have not given please do so know. Gifts and pledges can be made on-line (create link) or my contacting Kate Kerr (create link) 231.947.320 x203.
The United Way does not exist to raise money. Instead we seek to give donors and efficient and effective way to help others. These grants are one important way we fulfill this mission and improve the lives of others.
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