ABOUT US

United Way of Pierce County is committed to making measurable improvements in the lives of people in our community.

Our mission is best executed when we identify critical issues and then use your gift to fund a combination of programs and initiatives to best address those issues.

A few years ago, we turned to the community— people like you—to ask what you felt were the most critical issues affecting Pierce County.

The answer was Education, Income and Health, elements that are the foundation for a good life. We set out to learn as much as we could about these challenges and find partners who could help us make systemic changes in these areas.

What resulted is a focused plan to improve our community as well as funding guidelines for contributions made to United Way’s Community Solutions Fund. This plan not only helps guide funding decisions, it also includes ideas on how we can best use volunteer and advocacy support.

OUR GOALS

EDUCATION - Help children and youth achieve their potential through education

• Increase the number of children who are ready to succeed when starting school
• Improve high school graduation rates

INCOME - Promote economic stability and independence

• Increase the number affordable housing units and supportive services that promote housing stability
  
• Increase economic self-sufficiency for economically-distressed individuals and families

HEALTH - Improve People's Health

• Improve access to health care services
• Improve the health of children and adults through education and prevention

EMERGENCY AND SUPPORT SERVICES Provide needed services for those finding themselves in crisis

We invite you to join us in this important work. Whether you give money, volunteer your time or advocate for solutions in these areas, you are LIVING UNITED.

Our Board of Directors
Our Management Team

Our Annual Report
Audited Financials
Form 990
IRS Determination Letter

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