Every Dollar Counts
By combining funds and applying them where they are needed the most, United Way achieves results that make a difference in the lives of the people who live here. Thousands of local families and individuals receive vital services from United Way agencies throughout the year.

Every dollar counts and no amount is too small. Below are some examples of what your dollars can buy through United Way agencies:

$6.00	Three meals for one day for a homeless person
$10.00	Shelter to a victim of abuse for one night
$25.00	One hour of gang prevention counseling
$40.00	One day of room, board and education toward recovery for a woman in a drug/alcohol detox program
$60.00	One hour of violence or abuse therapy for a family
$100.00	One week of school age child care
$240.00	Emergency utility assistance to an average family for one month
$300.00	Ambulance transportation to a terminally ill patient in need of acute care

Fund Distribution