United, We Stand

​The United Way changes lives throughout Greene County by identifying community needs, supporting the services that meet those needs and providing results to our residents. These programs offer solutions to critical county issues, including supporting seniors, health and wellness, emergency assistance and investing in the education of our youth.

​In 2019, more than 40,000 people received services from Greene County United Way funded programs.  

Greene County United Way's
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2021 Campaign Kick-Off

Over the last 40 years, your support has been instrumental to Greene County United Way.  You have helped us by raising money for and creating awareness around nonprofits that are a part of our community. Each year, your donations are invested in programs so that local residents – young or old, disabled or financially struggling– have a place to turn when they are in need. 

​To kick-off the 2021 Campaign, we are celebrating VIRTUALLY.  Make sure you follow Greene County United Way on Facebook and Instagram during September (and check back here throughout the month too!) to be entered to win prizes, learn about community impact and discover the FUN events we have planned.  

UPCOMING EVENTS

GCUW Selfie Scavenger Hunt!
​September 6 - October 3, 2020

These last few months have been hard...and not much fun.  Greene County United Way wants to change that!  The GCUW Selfie Scavenger Hunt is four weeks of fun that you can do in a socially distant way.  On this hunt, your knowledge of Greene County will be tested as will your selfie skills.  Will yours be the best?

Each Sunday you will be emailed a list of three location riddles and one (harder) bonus riddle.  You will need to figure out the riddles, grab your #GCUWSelfieScav shirt, and head out to your destination(s) no later than the following Saturday afternoon.  Once you get there, snap a selfie in your shirt and text it off to our #RiddleMaker...

Greene County Mystery Road Rally
​October 24, 2020

Want a great way to explore some new (or old) sights in Greene County? Then, the Greene County Mystery Road Rally is for you.  Join Greene County United Way and the Greene County Tourist Promotion Agency on Saturday, October 24, as you follow the destination clues, overcome "Road Blocks" and try to be the first one at the finish line all while taking a scenic drive across our community.  ​

UNITED WAY NEWS

Greene County United Way's 18th Annual Stuff the Bus

Over the week of August 10, the 18th Annual Stuff the Bus gave out backpacks at Lion's Club Park.  And although it was a little different than in the past, we still had fun!  Thank you to everyone who sponsored, donated, volunteered, and checked in!  While we always appreciate your support, I think this year we appreciate it just a little bit more!
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By the end of September, the 18th Annual Stuff the Bus will have given away 554 backpacks to children in Greene County!

Emergency Response Fund Awards $105,285 in Local Grants

The awards were distributed as direct grants by the Greene County Emergency Response Fund Committee.  These grants ensure rapid funding for organizations meeting urgent needs for those affected by the pandemic, such as food, shelter and emergency financial assistance. 

PRIORITY AREAS

United Way works to advance the common good by focusing on three priority areas: Education, Income and Health.  These areas are the building blocks for a good life within our community.  Our goal is to create long-lasting changes to prevent emergencies from happening and quick access to help when they do.  Greene County United Way partners with 16 local agencies, who focus on one or more of our priorities.  

Education

Financial Stability

Health

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