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 2022, more than 16,500 people received services from Greene County United Way funded programs.  

GCUW SPOTLIGHT: 
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2nd Sam 9
2nd Sam 9, Inc., (Second Sam Nine), is a nonprofit faith-based day program for adults with intellectual disabilities that is completely free to participants and supported only by donors. The program provides enriching activities in a Christ-centered environment that helps each participant develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically, and spiritually. Open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, there is a waiting list of people wanting to attend. 2nd Sam 9 offers social time, prayer, worship, music, Bible lessons, life skills lessons, exercise, games, crafts, and community outings. More than one participant has said, “It’s my favorite day of the week!"

UNITED WAY NEWS

Inspire Greene:
A Community Builder & Leadership Course

In today's world, every county needs a group of community-oriented leaders that have the ability, motivation, and foresight to seize beneficial opportunities for our hometown and its residents.  With Greene County's rich network of for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations, there are many recreational, cultural, and civic leadership opportunities.  Inspire Greene - a Community Builder & Leadership Course - combines an understanding of board governance principals with active leadership experiences to bring like-minded individuals together for truly bold results.

Greene County United Way's 2023 Board Members

Please help us welcome the newest additions to GCUW's Board of Directors: Bridget Vilenica and Sheila Stewart. Bridget is co-owner of Hilltop Packs Coffee Co. Sheila is newly retired from First National Bank!

We would like to thank Mike Belding and Maggie D'Antonio, whose board terms ended in 2022, for their dedication to GCUW. We wish them the best of luck!

2023 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN

SEPTEMBER KICKS OFF OUR 2023 CAMPAIGN

Over the last year, GCUW has stepped up our fight for the people of our community, ensuring that the most necessary programs remained and thrived.  In 2023, our goal is to connect… connect people to resources, connect volunteers to opportunities, and connect leadership to long standing local issues. But to do this, we need your help.
 
On behalf of GCUW, we ask you to commit to making an impact where you live and/or work.  Through your generous donation, YOU are helping libraries touch lives through educational activities. YOU are offering abused individuals a safe space and vulnerable adults a hot meal. YOU are giving new shoes to a child before school starts.  And, YOU are providing food to those who are struggling and helping when a disaster strikes.
 
Next year, GCUW will offer many ways to make an immediate impact in Greene County.  All we need is YOU. ​

GET INVOLVED

Join our Community Impact Committee

Would you like to have input on which non-profit programs receive funding from GCUW? This is your chance! Join our Community Impact Fund Committee and be a part of our grant decisions for 2023.  

As a committee member, you will be expected to review grant applications, engage in an interview process, and assist with the distribution of $40,000 to local programs and services within our community. For more info, contact MaChal Forbes at 724-852-1009 or mforbes@greenecountyunitedway.org.

We Need Great Ideas!

Do you have some great ideas you are willing to share?  'Cause Greene County United Way is looking for new members for our Events Committee and we are ALL EARS!  Our next meeting will discuss our upcoming events, brainstorm new fundraising, and plan an outdoor networking activity.  Interested?  Contact MaChal at mforbes@greenecountyunitedway.org or call 724-852-1009.

Looking for Volunteer Opportunities?

Then look no further... Greene County United Way is your "one-stop-shop" for volunteer opportunities in our community.  We will help you find your perfect position, in-person or virtual.  Want to know more?  Contact MaChal at mforbes@greenecountyunitedway.org or call 724-852-1009.

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 18 local agencies, who focus on one or more of our priorities.  

Education

Financial Stability

Health
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