United Way of Central Oregon

United Way of Central Oregon provides discretionary funding to 22 partner agencies with proven successful programs that help address immediate community priorities by supporting community agencies promoting positive mental health & wellbeing, providing culturally specific services & programs, and offering services to help community members remain housed. Collectively, these programs reported service to more than 65,000 Central oregonians in 2021-2022. Grant amounts to funded partner agencies are determined through a rigorous volunteer-driven process that aligns funding with board-determined priorities, as well as monitoring agencies for operational efficiency and the effectiveness of their program.

United Way of Central Oregon is rebuilding for more equitable and resilient Central Oregon communities. We continue to respond to the immediate needs of Central Oregon. From basic needs to positive mental health and culturally specific programs, were investing in the stability and dignity of our region. Were addressing inequities so that our neighbors can recover and thrive. Recent years have exposed the flaws in our systems that result in different outcomes depending on things like race and income. Were unsatisfied with the status quo and seek to reimagine how we live United. We wont solve the legacy of unequal access with the same approaches and tools. Were committed to rebuild from the ground up. With people throughout our region, from different sectors and roles, and with different lived experiences, people like you, we're reshaping the future of the United Way of Central Oregon.

United Way of Central Oregon distributed 504,880 in donor-restricted contributions to 208 non-profit agencies as determined by donors in 2021- 2022.

United Way of Central Oregon was contracted by the grants department of the local government of Deschutes County to convene and staff a local volunteer board to assess the emergency food and shelter needs and programs in Deschutes County and determine awards. United Way of Central Oregon then distributes the available local County funds to local emergency service programs.