United Way of Wyoming Valley
450 Mellon Bank Center, 8 West Market Street, Wilkes-Barre
PA 18711
Phone:(570) 829-6711, Fax: (570) 822-0522
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UNITED WAY FUNDRAISERS
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10 Most Frequently Asked Questions
What is the United Way of Wyoming Valley?A charitable nonprofit organization that: Ä builds partnerships to solve community problemsÄ acts as the fiscal agent for the HIV CoalitionÄ raised $4.6 million for local servicesÄ funds over 73 health & human service programsÄ provides information & referral serviceBack to TopWhat types of programs does the United Way fund in the Wyoming Valley ?Health & human care agencies that provide services for families and individuals including: Ä counselingÄ rehabilitationÄ youth developmentÄ crisis interventionÄ information & referralÄ prevention/educationÄ emergency servicesÄ substance abuse programsÄ home health careÄ hospice careÄ child day careÄ mental health & mental retardation programmingÄ displaced workers' presentationsBack to TopWhy should I give to my United Way ?United Way prides itself on being the best, most accountable way to meet critical needs Ä more than 100 community volunteers determine where your contribution is most needed each yearÄ United Way keeps fundraising costs lowÄ United Way funds actual programs - not agenciesÄ participating organizations are held accountable for use of their fundsÄ United Way operates on a strict system of checks & balances which includes site visits, budget reviews,budget presentations, & evaluation of community needs Back to TopWho governs my local United Way?United Way of Wyoming Valley is governed by volunteers from our own community. Our Board of Directors is made up of a cross section of volunteers concerned about our community. The Board: Ä reviews the annual operating budgetÄ raises money for local community needsÄ determines policiesÄ approves all allocations to local participating organizationsBack to TopWho decides where the money goes ?A group of more than 100 volunteers annually participate in our "Allocation Process". This process gives volunteers the opportunity to: Ä tour local participating organizationsÄ scrutinize agency budgetsÄ review the needs of the communityÄ meet with agency representatives to determine proper programs and appropriate levels of fundingBack to TopHow are programs funded ?United Way funds are directed to specific programs. In addition, these programs receive additional income sources such as: Ä foundation grantsÄ government contractsÄmembership enrollment programs Ä special eventsBack to Top
How is my local United Way associated with the United Way of America ?United Way of America functions as a trade organization for 1400 local United Ways nationwide. Each local United Way is autonomous. In exchange for payment of less than 1 cent of every dollar raised, United Way of America supplies local United Ways with:Ä market researchÄ training videosÄ national advertisingÄ employee trainingÄ contact with major national corporationsÄ use of United Way logo (name recognition)Back to Top
Can I choose to designate my gift to a certain field of service or local non-profit agency ?YES! Community Care is the best way to reach the most people in your community. You reach the entire community with one donation. More than 100 volunteers decide where your money is needed most. Targeted Care allocates dollars to particular areas of service: children & young adults, elderly, homelessness, etc. (see your donor choice form). Donor designations to Specific Care are distributed to a particular nonprofit agency identified by the donor.Back to Top
How are service fees determined at United Way participating organizations? If I give to United Way, do I still have to pay for help from these participating organizations? Participating organizations' services are aimed at helping all people, no matter what their income level. Fees, when they apply, are based on an individual's income & ability to pay, with the intent to maximize donor contributions. In many cases, services are provided at no cost. Back to Top
How Does my United Way decide which agencies become United Way participating organizations? United Way participation is open to all non-profit health and human care agencies providing local services. These agencies must meet strict criteria which ensure that charitable dollars are used effectively and efficiently to address high priority unmet needs in our community. Back to top
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