Who raises the money?
Who monitors the money?
How?
How about overhead costs?
Is all the money collected that is pledged?
How much of my contribution stays in the community?
How much of my money goes to the National Organization?
How does an agency or program get funding from United Way?
Who decides how much money each agency or program receives?
How can I be sure that my money goes to these services?
How can I get involved in the Allocations Process or other aspects of United Way?


Who raises the money?   { ^ top ^ }
More Volunteers - This year?s campaign leadership: Joe Ragland Campaign Chairman Michael Solomon Loaned Executive Chairman { read more }

Who monitors the money?   { ^ top ^ }
Our local volunteer board of directors.

How?   { ^ top ^ }
Through an annual audit.

How about overhead costs?   { ^ top ^ }
Almost every town and city has its own United Way with a minimum of staff Because there are so many volunteers, United Ways keep overhead at a minimum. Last year your United Way utilized only 13% for overhead.

Is all the money collected that is pledged?    { ^ top ^ }
No, unpaid pledges can cost United Way 10-12%.

How much of my contribution stays in the community?    { ^ top ^ }
99% { read more }

How much of my money goes to the National Organization?    { ^ top ^ }
Less than 1%. { read more }

How does an agency or program get funding from United Way?    { ^ top ^ }
They apply to the board if they meet certain criteria (non-profit, local board, meeting human care need, financially sound and fiscally accountable.

Who decides how much money each agency or program receives?    { ^ top ^ }
The volunteer allocations committee. Last year these services provided help 36,000 times.

How can I be sure that my money goes to these services?    { ^ top ^ }
Last year over 100 volunteers from businesses and industries giving to United Way formed panels that meet with every agency to study their services and financial data. The panels then make funding recommendations to the board.

How can I get involved in the Allocations Process or other aspects of United Way?    { ^ top ^ }
By calling United Way of West Georgia at 706-884-8292 Or write to P. O. Box 532, LaGrange, GA 30241 or email patty.youngblood@unitedway.org