Support for Older Americans and Persons
with Disabilities
Support for Children, Youth and Families
Then
you need Stanislaus
County 2-1-1. An easy to remember telephone number
that you can call from anywhere in Stanislaus
County...even your cell
phone!
Company/Workplace Campaign
The United
Way workplace campaign has been called one of the
greatest social inventions in American history. Working together with employers
and more than a million volunteers each year, United Way invites people to advance the
common good and create opportunities for a better life for all.
Payroll
Deduction
Most people contribute to United
Way through payroll deduction. Payroll deduction
makes giving easy. Using a pledge website or a paper form, you tell us how much
you'd like to give. Your employer then sets aside a portion of your earnings
from each pay period.
Where
the Money Goes
Your United Way contribution goes to work
creating lasting changes right where you live. Local volunteers invest your
contribution in the areas of Education , Income and Health . Some of the funds support
programs and services that help people with basic needs, such as childcare,
emergency shelter and free health clinics. Volunteers direct your contributions
to the programs that get the best results.
United Way also works to keep people from needing those services in the
first place. Working with a broad range of community partners, United Way supports
new approaches that focus on prevention and community changes. 1% of your contribution goes to United Way
of America , the national organization. United Way of America uses these
funds to support national programs, such as United Way 2-1-1. It also
supports public awareness campaigns and public
advocacy.
Can
I Decide How My Contribution is Spent?
You sure can. Direct your contribution to the action area that matters most
to you.
Do you want to help children and youth achieve their potential? (Education ).
Do you want to help meet basic needs and promote financial stability for
hard-working families? (Income ).
Do you want to improve community health and family safety? (Health ).
Do you care about all three (Education, Income and Health)? (United Way Community Action Fund).
Some United Way
campaigns do allow designations to certain 501 (c) 3 organizations. Check with
your local United Way
to find out more.
