United Way of the Bluegrass

1
United Wayof the Bluegrass
2
Meet Rachel.

• Supporting people at risk in our community is one
  of the many ways United Way helps people who need
  it.

3
United Way helps people.
4

• Our mission
• United Way of the Bluegrass works to improve
  lives by mobilizing the caring power of
  communities.

5
Our Impact Statement

• United Way unites people from across the
  community to work together to identify and
  address the issues that matter most, change
  conditions and improve lives.
• Together, we do this by
• Raising awareness
• Raising money, goods and services
• Matching resources to needs and
• Creating initiatives to fill the gaps.

6

• make a difference
• right here in the Bluegrass.

We want to help you do that.
United Way understands that you really want to

7
More than 28,000 donors and 1,000 companies
support United Way of the Bluegrass.
8
The Community Impact Fund makes lasting change
possible in Central Kentucky.
9
How is the Community Impact Fund invested?
Together, we can create change that
preventsproblems from happening in the first
place.
10
United Way of the Bluegrass invests in 251
programs to improve lives in the regional
community.

• 60 programs promote positive youth development
• 34 programs focus on early childhood
• 30 programs help individuals and families succeed
  through help meeting basic needs
• 75 programs work to ensure the best health and
  safety of our community
• 20 programs teach skills and open opportunities
  to adults with disabilities or disadvantages
• 32 programs ensure that seniors are active and
  healthy.

11
United Way also improves lives through focused
community-wide initiatives.
12
United Way also improves lives through focused
community-wide initiatives.
13
Accountable. Efficient.
Better Business Bureaus Wise Giving Alliance
Recommendation for Charities
USA Office of Personnel Management Recommendation
for Charities
35
Charity Navigators Highest Four Star Rating
Recommendation for Charities
25
United Way of the Bluegrass
20
16
Administrative and Fundraising Costs Per Dollar
14
How do I get involved?
Donate. Volunteer. Make a difference.
15
How do I get involved?
Donate. Volunteer. Make a difference.
After Extreme Community Makeover
Before Extreme Community Makeover
16
How do I get involved?
Donate. Volunteer. Make a difference.
17
For more information about United Way of the
Bluegrass, log onto www.uwbg.org or call
859-233-4460.