Frequently Asked Questions...............
The Callaway County United Way has compiled a list of questions asked most often. If the information you're seeking isn't here, email your inquiry to kathy@callawayunitedway.com.
-What is
the Callaway County United Way?
-Who runs the Callaway County
United Way?
-How does the United Way
distribute funds in our
community?
-Why is the United Way a better
choice than giving directly to
an agency?
-What safeguards are in place to
ensure accountability for the
United Way funds?
Q.
What is the Callaway County
United Way?
A.
The Callaway County United Way
is a local not-for-profit
organization that brings,
people, health and human
services agencies, government
agencies and community groups
together to focus resources on
the most critical human care
needs in our area. As a
facilitator, convener,
collaborator, and leader in
addressing health and human
service issues, the Callaway
County United Way mobilizes the
caring power of our community to
improve the lives of our
friends, family members and
neighbors who are in need.
Q.
Who runs the Callaway County
United Way?
A.
A volunteer Board of Directors
comprised of 21 local community
leaders governs the Callaway
County United Way. Board
members are selected to
represent the diversity and
interests of our community. One
full-time staff person is
employed by the United Way to
manage the organization, raise
funds, and provide services to
our community, including
bringing the community together
to identify community
priorities, developing solutions
to pressing needs, and
coordinating efforts to deliver
services efficiently in Callaway
County.
Q.
How does United Way distribute
funds in our community?
A.
Each year, non-profit agencies
present their applications to
the United Way Board to request
funding. The Board carefully
reviews the needs of the
organization and how many
individuals they serve in the
community. The United Way looks
to make sure agencies are not
duplicating services and
allocates funds to serve the
most people possible in the
community. Out Board makes sure
that your contribution is
invested wisely.
Q.
Why is the United Way a better
choice than giving directly to
an agency?
A.
There are several reasons why
supporting the United Way is the
best way to help the most people
in our community. These reasons
include:
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United Way takes the guesswork out of giving. You don't have to choose where to direct your donation because United Way does the important homework for you. United Way supports programs across the spectrum of human care issues based on how effectively they meet specifically identified community needs.
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Community volunteers carefully review each United Way-funded program on an annual basis. Their oversight ensures agencies adhere to sound fiscal policies and that your contribution is invested in programs that do the most good.
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Giving through United Way reduces costly and time-consuming fund-raising efforts for the agencies providing programs. This enables them to better spend their time helping people who really need help.
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When you give through your workplace campaign, your gift can be spread out over the course of a year through payroll deduction, making it easier for you to support the human care needs of our community.
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When you give to the Callaway County United Way, your gift is invested with the contributions of others to help provide a continuum of care for those most in need.
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The bottom line is that your gift to United Way stays local and gets results.
Q.
What safeguards are in place to
ensure accountability for United
Way funds?
A.
Our Board of Directors has
established policies that
safeguard the investment you
make in the United Way. Each
year, our United Way undergoes a
thorough independent financial
audit. The structure of our
organization also provides for
volunteer committees to oversee
our business practices and
operations on an ongoing basis.
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Last Updated: 06/23/2010