United Way of Greater Fall River

Distributed 100% of net campaign to over 70 non-profit health and humanto the most vulnerable populations within the Greater Fall River area.following completion of the annual campaign, primary funding wasallocated amongst 20 approved programs who underwent a comprehensiveprogram and financial review; secondary funding was provided to localagencies and programs as designated by donors. Additional funding fromdonor restricted funds held in our endowment was distributed followinga competitive grant process to support special projects, programs, andinitiatives facilitated by local non-profit partners that focus onhealth, education, prevention and training, financial stability, eldercare, self-sufficiency, and family resilience.

United Way of Greater Fall River (uwgfr) provided information and referral services to clients who call-in or walk-in to our office, or inquire on our website with frequently updated brochures, directories, and flyers designed to educate and inform the community of current resources available. Uwgfr also funds and co-sponsors mass 211, an infoline and website which provides real-time information and resources in 150 languages for essential services, as well as referrals for non-emergency calls 24/7. Since being designated by the ma dph and mema in march 2020 as the official covid-19 resource and referral line for residents across the commonwealth, inquiries to mass 211 remain at a steady high. During fiscal year 2023, mass 211 fielded 455,195 phone calls from residents living in municipalities across the state.