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Causes: Federated Giving Programs, Philanthropy
Mission: The mission of united way of lewis county is to improve, consistently and measurably, the quality of life for all the people of lewis county by raising and distributing funds, mobilizing resources, and encouraging innovative solutions to the community's health and human service needs.
Programs: United way, nationally and locally, has been in the midst of a major transformation of effectiveness. Rather than spread dollars thinly across a wide range of programs, community impact focuses our resources, partnerships, fundraising and volunteers on the building blocks for a good life -education, income and health. United way of lewis county is addressing our community's issues in order to best affect long-term results within our community; we are coming together and forming partnerships to develop lasting solutions.
united way of lewis county focuses its leadership and resources on three impact priorities - early literacy, youth success and financial stability. In addition, we will continue funding aligned support services (health, food, shelter, etc. ) to help hard working individuals and families move past immediate crisis that may prevent them from participating in united way programs that address their long-term needs. Everything we do will be connected to the goal of breaking the cycle of poverty by focusing on three areas that are the greatest contributors to the cycle of generational poverty. United way of lewis county has put a stake in the ground to work to break the cycle of poverty for those people who want a better life for themselves and their families. All of this is made possible through your support and advocacy. We greatly appreciate the trust you place in us to make a difference in lewis county.
united way leadership both facilitates and coordinates with local agencies to fund programs that support these areas of impact to help break the cycle of generational poverty. United way of lewis county leverages donor dollars with grants and other corporate and civic contributions to multiply the gift many times over. Our leaders convene partnership opportunities to bring more to the table: more dollars, more partners and more programs. With more than 150 companies representing more than 5,000 employees, united way's workplace campaign mobilizes the largest group of individual donors in lewis county. Celebrating 55 years of historical roots, the united way has worldwide recognition and the more than 1,200 united way america offices share the same community-oriented goals. Since 1960 the presence of united way in lewis county, wa has been growing and we look forward to years of great collaborative partnerships ahead.