Program areas at United Way of Grays Harbor
United Way, nationally and locally has been transforming its effectiveness. In the past, we provided funding across a wide range of programs. As times change and needs change, United Way of Grays Harbor remains committed to community programs providing temporary support, but realizes the need to create lasting solutions towards reducing the vicious cycle of poverty. Our community impact focuses its resources, partnerships, fundraising, and volunteers on the building blocks for a good life; basic needs, health living, self-sufficiency and education. In life, when our foundation is strong we can build and strengthen upon it. Although challenging, together, we can make this a reality for those living in our community. United Way leadership both facilitates and coordinates with local agencies to fund programs that support these areas of impact, helping to reduce the cycle of poverty in Grays Harbor & pacific counties. United Way of Grays Harbor leverages donor dollars with grants and other corporate and civic contributors to multiply the gift many times over. Our leaders create partnership opportunities to bring more resources to those in need. When resources increase, we increase the impact of these vital programs and make giant strides towards attacking the issues around poverty at the source. Celebrating almost 60 years, the United Way has worldwide recognition and the more than 1,200 local individual United Way america offices share the same community oriented goals. Since 1959, the presence of United Way in Grays Harbor Washington has been providing lasting solutions which serve the individual needs right here in our own backyard. As we continue to grow we look forward to great collaborative partnerships ahead.
United Way of Grays Harbor focuses its leadership and resources on four impact priorities; education, health, self-sufficiency and basic needs. In addition, through the United Way emergency fund, we continue to provide emergency relief to hard working individuals and families helping them move past their immediate yet temporary crisis. By focusing on the four areas that are the greatest contributors to the cycle of poverty, we help those who want a better life for themselves and their families. Our lasting solutions reduce the vicious cycle of poverty, improve lives, and create a stronger community. All of this is made possible through donor support and advocacy. We appreciate, and take seriously, the trust placed upon us to make a difference in Grays Harbor & pacific counties.