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to the Columbia Area United Way » How will my gift be
used?
Contributions to our local
United Way provide services such as shelter, domestic violence
intervention, crisis counseling, education, food, medical care,
disaster relief, child care comfort, and more. In 2005, more
than 100,000 Mid-Missourians were served by our local United
Way agencies.
View the 2005 Beneficiaries Summary for
more information about Mid-Missouri agencies supported
by the United Way and how many Mid-Missourians they serve.
United Way is accountable to you.
Funds generated by our community remain in the
Mid-Missouri area.
- Our experienced local volunteers make our United Way decisions and monitor agencies to make sure donations are wisely spent.
- Volunteers keep costs low and standards high — 88
cents of every dollar helps
those in need.
- United Way doubles the value of your gift through matching funds, economic impact and volunteer time.
- Donor designations are honored. You can tell United Way how to allocate your
donation — by United Way agency or by impact area.
- You can have long-term impact in the community by including a gift to United Way in your will.
In the meantime, consider the following when planning your gift to the United Way:
- United Way makes a visible impact in our community.
- Funds raised in the community remain in the community.
- Through United Way you can help people who really need help.
- United Way ensures that contributions are well spent.
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