In Your Community

IN YOUR COMMUNITY We live in the communities we serve, working with local leaders and residents. Even though United Way is a global nonprofit, we are community led and community driven. - Deola Durodola, United Way of Greater Nigeria WHAT LOCAL LOOKS LIKE Turks and Caicos SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH United Way Turks and Caicos supports more than 225 children, ages 7-8, who are performing below grade level through personalized instruction that builds reading skills and confidence. Tennessee, United States BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY United Way of Greater Knoxville is helping families overcome hurdles to reach financial independence and break the cycle of poverty through the East Tennessee Collaborative program. Da Nag, Vietnam INCREASING HEALTH CARE ACCESS In rural Vietnam, United Way is helping students access essential vision care to support their health and success in school. In 2024, more than 1,400 students received eyeglasses. Wyoming, United States CREATING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES Wyoming 211 is serving rural communities through strong partnerships, closing the gap between existing resources and the people who need them. UNITED WAY IS A GLOBAL NETWORK FOR COMMUNITY ACTION We bring people and resources together to tackle our communities’ toughest challenges.   30+ countries make up our worldwide network 48M lives United Way changes annually 1,100+ United Ways serve thousands of communities globally FROM YOUR COMMUNITY TO EVERY COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SECURITY See how we're scaling financial security programs across Central America's northern countries EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES Across Africa, United Way initiatives are expanding economic opportunities for women and girls through skills development, mentorship and entrepreneurship. BOOSTING CHILDHOOD LITERACY Across the globe, United Ways are working to give every child the opportunity to succeed. See how that's coming to life in the United Kingdom with their Reading Oasis program. EXPLORE MORE Learn more about how we're meeting local needs or find United Way in your community to get involved. HOW WE MEET LOCAL NEEDS FIND UNITED WAY NEAR YOU