It takes everyone in our community working together to create a bright future for our children.
In communities across America, 1350 United Ways improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of their communities. More than fundraisers, United Ways are partners in change, working with a broad range of people and organizations to identify and resolve pressing community issues. United Ways have led the nonprofit sector in the call for transparent accountability and measurable results.
To achieve measurable, lasting change, United Ways identify and build on community strengths and assets, help individuals and groups with specific community interests find ways to contribute their time and talents, support direct-service programs and community-change efforts, and advocate for public policy changes.
All of this is done in collaboration with diverse partners. Depending on the issue and how the community chooses to address it, United Ways work with schools, government agencies, businesses, financial institutions, community development organizations, voluntary and neighborhood associations, the faith community, and others.
Because of the unique conditions in diverse communities, the issues United Ways address are determined locally. Challenges ranging from addiction and domestic violence to obesity and race relations are on the agenda for various United Ways.
When we as individuals or organizations think outside of ourselves, we have the power to facilitate change. When we think of others lives as linked to our own, our compassion grows. When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all.
We build the strength of our neighborhoods. We bolster the health of our community. And we change the lives of those who walk by us every day.
United, we stand. United, we elevate. United, we can change what we see in our world.
With the help of our partners we don't just address the symptoms of a problem. We go deeper, to get at the underlying causes.
That's how Mesa LIVES UNITED™.
