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- EIN 72-0447100
- (225) 383-2643
- 700 Laurel St Baton Rouge LA 70802 USA
- http://www.cauw.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Federated Giving Programs, Human Services, Philanthropy
Mission: Capital Area United Way organization has been making a difference in the Baton Rouge community since 1925. Over the years, there have been changes to better serve and more efficiently meet the needs of the capital area citizens. Capital Area United Way (CAUW) originated in 1925 as the Baton Rouge Federation of Community Work. Its first fund drive was called the "Community Chest Campaign." The modern United Way shifted the emphasis of ownership from agencies to contributors. CAUW prides itself on being a volunteer-run organization. Although a small full-time staff is employed, most organizational functions are accomplished by thousands of United Way volunteers. Because of this volunteer involvement, administrative and fundraising costs are kept impressively low. Eight-eight cents of every dollar received by CAUW goes to help people in need. The volunteers make up the divisions of CAUW that include the Campaign Cabinet, Community Partnership Division and Marketing and Communications Division. The volunteer CAUW Board of Directors oversees all the divisions and determines the policies and procedures of the organization. The Community Partnership Division is assigned with the task of effectively and efficiently allocating money to 57 health and human service agencies in the following categories: developing children and youth, empowering communities and individuals, promoting self-sufficiency, providing health services and strengthening lives.
Programs: Capital area united way is helping people - improving communities in partnership with non-profit agencies who focus their work in the areas of education, health, income and basic needs. Partner agencies are evaluated through a rigorous process that includes a financial review, outcomes assessment and an analysis of the agency's use of funding. Over 160 volunteers assess agencies throughout the year to ensure that community dollars are well invested to make the greatest impact.
united way 2-1-1, operated by the baton rouge crisis intervention center, is an information and referral telephone service that helps individuals locate needed services such an open shelter or warm meal. Trained counselors assist callers by linking them to agencies in the community that can address their particular situation. Counselors are on duty each day and can be reached for information referral assistance by dialing 2-1-1 in the 10-parish area.
capital area united leads the community in identifying priority issues in the areas of education, income, health and basic needs to help people and improve community and in developing targeted, comprehensive plans for action that will lead to defined and measurable outcomes. United way convenes strategic partners, facilitates planning and engages community members to give, advocate and volunteer to maximize community resources for greatest impact.