United Way of Thurston County

With a focus on bringing lasting change, United Way of Thurston County awarded over $760,048 in grants supporting health and human service programs and initiatives. With emphasis on key areas of health, education and financial stability, community investment grants funded through uwtc community care fund supported 34 local programs. Each program demonstrated the ability to measurably improve the lives of Thurston County residents. Volunteers from across the community evaluate funding requests every two years to ensure that United Way of Thurston County funds programs making the greatest impact in our community. The volunteers make funding recommendations to the uwtc board of directors and evaluate the agencies' progress reports and ensure programs are on track to achieve their goals. Current grants are funded by contributions made by donors during the uwtc 2022 campaign. Uwtc also allocates additional grants for early learning programs, 2-1-1 and emerging community needs, as well as distributes donor designated gifts to nonprofit organizations.