Mobilizing Local Resources to Action to Help our Neighbors Thrive
United Way of Marion County improves the lives of individuals and families, building a strong community by uniting people and organizations to create measurable results and a lasting impact.
We work with businesses, government, schools, faith groups, the media, individual community members, and nonprofits - because it takes the whole community to create a lasting impact. We believe in advancing the common good through a strategic focus on the building blocks of a good life - education, financial stability, and health. The ability to effect positive change begins with a single act: your decision to give in a way that matters to you. Whether money, time, or your voice, your action is combined with those of your neighbors, and together, the power to make an impact is multiplied. The generosity of our donors enables us to provide grants for outcome-based programs and collaborative projects that address core needs and achieve lasting, measurable results.
Pillars of Impact
Youth Opportunity
Your local United Way supports childcare, early learning, education, enrichment, and family engagement to give every young person more opportunities to thrive.
We are helping our youth achieve the educational goals necessary to become positive, contributing community members.
Financial Security
Everyone deserves the opportunity to earn a living wage. Together with communities, United Way creates pathways to financial security for all. We connect people to education, job training, and financial tools, so they can build thriving futures and communities.
Financial Stability
Helping families and individuals obtain the basic necessities to meet their needs while transitioning to financial stability and self-supportive living.
Healthy Community
Your local United Way takes action as a community to improve health and well-being for all. We connect people to resources they need to lead healthy lives, like nutritious food, health education, and quality care.
Health
Helping Marion County residents with access to programs and services that will enable them to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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