Why Give to United Way of Bartholomew County (UWBC)?
When you give to United Way of Bartholomew County you not only contribute to help our neighbors in need, you invest in the community where you live and work. As with your other investments you expect to be better off for having made them. In this case, you create lasting change in people’s lives by addressing the underlying causes and preventing problems from happening in the first place. That improves all our lives.
Emphasis on Prevention Strategies
While some programs we support provide corrective measures for those already in need, UWBC is investing more in preventive strategies. With that tactic, we believe we can address many problems before they happen preventing troubling outcomes for people and avoiding more costly services that would otherwise be needed. Our immediate focus will be on critical issues that affect one’s ability to be self-sufficient.
Why Choose United Way of Bartholomew County?
As the community’s fundraiser for human services, UWBC streamlines the process of getting funds to agencies that are measurably impacting critical community needs and that create lasting change.
When You Invest in United Way of Bartholomew County, you:
- Address the root cause of current and emerging needs
- Invest in a network of high performing non-profit professionals that provide proven results
- Help leverage additional dollars, reduce non-profits’ fund raising costs, impact more people’s lives
- Fund a range of services that meet an entire individual’s or family’s needs
- Unite with hundreds of community leaders, volunteers and partners
- Make a difference by giving back to your community
The scope and reach of the United Way extends across many populations and needs. Your gift helps strengthen our community by supporting services and initiatives that:
- Heighten self-sufficiency
- Enhance employment readiness skills
- Advocate violence prevention and drug free activities
- Reduce isolation and improve lives for seniors and those with special and chronic needs
- Offer relief for families
- Provide access to safe, affordable housing and utility cost reduction
- Support citizens during times of emergencies
- Optimize the opportunity for kids to succeed in school and in life
My pledge to you
United Way of Bartholomew County* will wisely invest your dollars in programs that make a measurable difference and create lasting change for people in need and for our community.
Doug Otto, President
United Way of Bartholomew County, Inc.
*The Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance (www.give.org) states that no more than 35% of any donation be spent on fundraising. United Way of Bartholomew County’s cost of fundraising and management represents less than 12% of its overhead.
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