United Way is a national network of more than 1,300 locally governed organizations that work to create lasting positive changes in communities and people’s lives. Building on more than a century of service as the nation’s preeminent community-based fundraiser, United Way engages the community to identify the underlying causes of the most significant local issues, develops strategies and pulls together financial and human resources to address them, and measures the results. United Way of America is the national organization dedicated to leading the United Way movement. While local United Ways tackle issues based on local needs, common focus areas include helping children and youth succeed, improving access to health care, promoting self-sufficiency, and strengthening families.

United Way’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. More than 1,300 local United Ways raise and invest significant resources to build strong, healthy communities. In 2005-06, the United Way system raised $3.98 billion in current year support (an increase of 2.9% over 2004-2005), making it the nation’s largest private charity.

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