United Way of Marquette County

Fund Distribution - Through the community investment process, community volunteers, with the support of the United Way staff, perform an in-depth review of various local 501c3 non-profit agencies program proposals and meet with agency representatives to determine distribution of funds from the annual pledge drive. Agencies programs must address identified community needs, track program outcomes and achieve positive results in the following impact areas basic needs emergency food, clothing, shelter, youth programs, medical assisant/health care programs, and elderly citizens adults with disabilities. Approximately 22 programs were funded annually. United Way of Marquette County provides donors with a choice in its annual pledge drive. Contributions can be designated to a specific 501c3 health and human service organization serving Marquette County or contributions can be undesignated and allocated to agencies via the review process. United Way cannot guarantee how undesignated funds will be used.

Community Building - Through staff participation in local business leader gatherings, nonprofit agency meetings and other collaborative partnerships, community issues and priorities are uncovered resulting in the identification of health and human service critical issues, resources that currently exist and resources that are missing in addressing the needs in our community to improve peoples lives.