FAQs

Does the United Way support Boy Scouts?  Yes.  Even though the Boy Scout and Girl Scout Councils did not apply for funding this year, United Way made Scouting Venture Grants available to each individual Boy and Girl Scout troop in Monroe County.

Does the United Way support abortion?  No.  United Way of Greater Monroe County has never funded a Planned Parenthood or similar agency.  Instead, we have helped fund various projects such as Sav A Life of Monroe County.

How much of my donation goes to the national United Way?  Less than 1% of the money raised in Monroe County goes to United Way of America.

What is United Way of America?  United Way is a national network of more than 1,300 locally governed organizations that work to create lasting positive changes in communities and people’s lives. Building on more than a century of service as the nation’s preeminent community-based fundraiser, United Way engages the community to identify the underlying causes of the most significant local issues, develops strategies and pulls together financial and human resources to address them, and measures the results. United Way of America is the national organization dedicated to leading the United Way movement. While local United Ways tackle issues based on local needs, common focus areas include helping children and youth succeed, improving access to health care, promoting self-sufficiency, and strengthening families.  

How are  United Way resources distributed?  Each year resources generated by United Way are distributed by volunteers who spend many hours considering our community's needs, reviewing funding requests, examining agency programs and finances, and interviewing agency staff.

Are your administrative costs low?  Yes.  United Way of Greater Monroe County maintained a low administrative expense of 9% in 2007.  Our budgeted expense for 2008 is 10%.