Mission, Vision & Goals

The mission of United Way of Washtenaw County is to mobilize human and financial resources to help individuals and families build better lives and stronger communities by providing leadership to:

• Identify human service needs
• Set priorities and action plans to meet community needs
• Collaborate and partner with others
• Demonstrate results that matter

In a rapidly changing world, United Way of Washtenaw County will continue to grow as an active participant in building a stronger, healthier and more compassionate community.

The business of United Way of Washtenaw County will be conducted with caring and integrity, rooted in volunteerism and inclusiveness and committed to community.

What does this all really mean?

UNITED WAY does what no single organization alone can do. We bring together leaders from government, corporations, human service providers and the community to develop innovative solutions to local issues. We leverage funding for the network of programs that - together - can make a meaningful, measurable difference.