The mission of United Way is to improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.

United Ways across the country activate community resources to make the greatest possible human impact. The United Way system includes approximately 1,400 community-based United Way organizations. Each is independent, separately incorporated and governed by local volunteers.

As community leaders, United Ways address the most critical local issues and mobilize resources beyond the dollars that are pledged through their fund-raising efforts. Community partners often include schools, government policy makers, businesses, organized labor, financial institutions, voluntary and neighborhood associations, community development corporations and the faith community.

Provides transportation for individuals and families in need. Free transportation may not be available in every community, but 211 specialists can provides other resources. 

Offered nationwide. Limited to participating pharmacies.

Provides SingleCare prescription discount cards that can reduce the cost on average by 45%. Covers all FDA approved prescription medications. Cards can also be downloaded at https://www.singlecare.com/ where individuals may also look online at participating pharmacies and potential savings for specific medications.

Men and women who have lost a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant loss.

• Bereavement and Grief Support Groups

Children entering Kindergarten - 11th grade, adults

Colleges, Universities, and nonprofits contract with them to teach their reading program to school age children and adults.

• Youth Literacy Programs

Sells adaptive tricycles to meet almost every need. Each model can be customized with special seating, footplates or headrests that make riding safe, comfortable and accessible.