Frequently Asked Questions
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General Questions
- What is Heart of West Michigan United Way’s mission?
To build a stronger community and improve lives.
- What is Heart of West Michigan United Way’s vision?
We lead the community in understanding and eliminating the underlying causes of community problems so we can improve the quality of life of all people in West Michigan.
- How many individuals and families does United Way serve?
Last year, 287,155
individuals and families were served through United Way agency impact.
- How many partner agencies do you fund?
Heart of West Michigan United Way currently funds more than 50 partner agencies.
- How many people contribute to Heart of West Michigan United Way?
In 2006, we had 35,376 donors
make contributions.
- How much money has United Way raised over time?
In 90 years we have raised $385 million dollars from the generosity
of our donors.
- How does United Way create lasting change in our community?
Heart of West Michigan United Way had a $20 million economic impact in
our community in 2005. This was secured through a combination of our
workplace campaigns, grants, planned gifts, earned income tax credit
for low-income families and donations from other sources. These contributions, grant dollars and other funds are used to
make targeted investments in local programs that deliver the greatest
results. Community and business leaders serve as volunteers on United
Way’s investment councils to determine how funding will distributed,
and the results of funded programs are closely monitored to ensure
results. Heart of West Michigan United Way has also
adopted early childhood development and literacy as areas of greater
focus. In addition to continuing to be the community safety net, United
Way will provide greater support to these two areas so our community
can get at the root of social problems and enjoy lasting change.
- How can I invest in our community through a contribution to United Way?
It’s easy to join United Way in giving hope to our community. Give online now! You
can also call us at 459-6281 to discuss your contribution with a United
Way staff member or complete a United Way pledge form during your
workplace campaign. If your company does not currently run a United Way campaign and would like to learn more, please call us at 459-6281.
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