United Way Worldwide, a global organization with over 1,000 local nonprofit affiliates, has been impacting communities for over a century. Working with organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the Girl Scouts, United Way raises funds to support nonprofits and charitable groups. In support of community resiliency, United Way is part of a nonprofit coalition called Power Forward Communities, dedicated to decarbonizing and transforming American housing to reinvest in communities.
As the President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, Angela Williams leads efforts to support communities during challenging times. Under her leadership, United Way established a COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund, raising over $95 million to help individuals cope with the pandemic’s impact. United Way continues to bridge the gap between need and access to resources, especially through the 211 network, which provides vital assistance to those in need.
United Way’s key priorities include strengthening local resilience, advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security. While serving millions of people globally, United Way emphasizes the importance of collaboration with business leaders in closing the needs gap. By partnering with United Way, business leaders can invest in social innovation and improve the communities where their employees live and work.
United Way works with the private sector to accelerate solutions at the local, national, and global levels. Collaborations with companies like Truist Financial, General Motors, Deloitte, and DoorDash aim to address various community challenges from disaster relief to food insecurity. United Way also supports aspiring entrepreneurs through initiatives like the Next-Generation Leaders Initiative, preparing early career leaders to address global issues.
Recently named as a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant recipient, United Way is part of the Power Forward Communities coalition working to promote residential decarbonization and electrification. The coalition intends to provide financing for homeowners to upgrade appliances and make homes more efficient. United Way’s involvement will help support community outreach efforts and work towards advancing health, safety, and economic prosperity for individuals and families.
To engage with United Way, businesses and community leaders can contact their local affiliate, donate directly, or leverage United Way’s role as a trusted convenor for collective action. With a legacy of community service and impact, United Way encourages individuals and organizations to get involved and support their communities. Through collaboration, resources, and collective action, United Way aims to build resilient communities where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.
