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- EIN 22-6070498
- (973) 279-8900
- 301 Main Street Paterson NJ 07505-1855 USA
- unitedwaypassaic.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Federated Giving Programs, Philanthropy
Mission: United way of passaic county improves the lives of people in passaic county by mobilizing the caring power of our community. We accomplish this by mobilizing caring individuals and corporations to give, advocate, and volunteer for our cause in passaic county. We improve lives by focusing on the building blocks of a good life: getting a good education, adopting a healthy lifestyle and having access to healthcare, and earning enough income to support oneself and family. By helping people to be healthy, educated and financially self sufficient, we know we are addressing the root causes of many of the most critical social problems in our community, and this ultimately improves the lives of everyone in passaic county.
Programs: Financial empowerment education health: united way of passaic county serves as the community's convener and facilitator to address major community concerns, specifically in the areas of education, financial stability and health & nutrition. Community impact in education focuses on helping children succeed in school and graduate. In financial stability, united way helps low-income families to earn more, save more, and do more with services like financial education and income tax assistance. Community impact in health & nutrition includes a community assessment of hunger in passaic county. Community impact program grants fund after-school programs, emergency food programs, and disaster assistance.
gifts in kind: united way receives in-kind donations of products from partner corporations. United way records and manages this inventory; and identifies non-profit organizations in the community that can use these donations in the furtherance of their missions. United way coordinates distribution of gifts in kind products to screened and selected non-profit organizations.
volunteer management and information & referral: united way mobilizes the caring power of the community by inspiring and connecting caring individuals to volunteer within our community impact work. Volunteers assist with collecting and distributing donated items to individuals in need, including holiday toys and gifts; food; backpacks and school supplies; and clothing. In addition, united way provides grant funding to deliver 211 telephone information and referral service in passaic county.