Individual & Leadership Giving

When a group of caring and strong people come together to rally behind a common goal, great things happen. By partnering with the United Way, Leadership Givers preserve the well-being of the community and, in turn, deserve special merit and recognition.

Participation in the Leadership Giving Program is an indication of a deeper involvement and a resolve to do more. Support through Leadership Giving affords new opportunities to provide for local residents in need, and makes a positive impact on health and human service issues in the Wyoming Valley.

Leadership Givers are compassionate people committed to achieving results and making a positive difference in peoples lives. They have both the motivation and the resources to provide for our community, while inspiring friends, peers, and associates to follow their remarkable example. They lead the way by their commitment and integrity, and their willingness to make a powerful statement about their desire to care for and strengthen their community. View last year’s Leadership Givers in our Annual Report.

Individual Giving

Your contribution will help move the needle on reducing poverty in our community by helping to fund neighborhood agencies that are committed to our mission.

Leadership Societies

The National Alexis de Tocqueville Society

The United Way Alexis de Tocqueville Society was formed in 1984 to deepen individual understanding, commitment and support for United Way’s work in advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. The Alexis de Tocqueville Society recognizes local philanthropic leaders and volunteer champions who have devoted time, talent and funds to create long-lasting changes by tackling our communities’ most serious issues. Membership to the Alexis de Tocqueville Society is granted to individuals who contribute at least $10,000 annually to a member United Way.

A Dedicated Group of Philanthropists
In the Wyoming Valley area, the Alexis de Tocqueville Society is an esteemed membership of donor/volunteers who are creating meaningful change in our community by lending their time, talent and expertise. We invite you to join United Way of Wyoming Valley Alexis de Tocqueville Society and our fight against childhood poverty by making an annual donation of $10,000 or more.

For more information about the local Alexis de Tocqueville Society, contact Bill Jones.

Dorothy Darling Society

Established in 2004, the Dorothy Darling Society was created to honor people who serve their community at extraordinary levels – giving immensely of their time, talent and resources. This distinguished membership recognizes donors who generously contribute $5,000-$9,999 annually to the United Way of Wyoming Valley.

Dorothy Darling is an area native who has continued her family’s legacy of generosity to support children and family programs throughout the Wyoming Valley.

Although Dorothy no longer lives in the area, she continues to make significant contributions and carry on the tradition of giving back to the community that has been so important to her family. She has graciously allowed the United Way of Wyoming Valley to use her name to promote advanced levels of charitable giving to the community. This distinguished membership proves that the combined efforts of a few individuals can make a compelling difference.

The Dorothy Darling Society has made a significant impact on the community by emulating Dorothy’sindomitable spirit of kindness and generosity. Its members have exhibited passionate leadership in improving the quality of life in the community, caring deeply about the individual lives that are changed with the help of United Way.

For more information, contact Bill Jones.

Valley Champions

RUBY CREST $2,500–$4,999

EMERALD CREST $1,000–$2,499

SAPPHIRE CREST $500–$999

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