UWWC MISSION
To identify community needs and bring together resources necessary to enhance people’s lives in Washington County, Mississippi.
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1946 • • •
Community Fund idea was adopted in Greenville. Greenville Community Fund organized under auspices of Greenville Chamber of Commerce |
1951 • • •
Greenville Community Fund incorporated as a non-profit association. A constitution and by-laws were adopted. First professional fund-raising agency hired to direct campaign. |
1973 • • •
Name changed to Greenville United Fund. |
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1976 • • •
First Executive Director Hired. Discontinued services of fund-raising agency |
1980 • • •
Name changed to Greenville United Way, Inc |
1987 • • •
Name changed to United Way of Washington County, Inc. |
Diversity Statement:
The United Way of Washington County (UWWC) is committed to building and sustaining diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. The UWWC respects and values the input of all people within our community. We oppose all forms of discrimination and racism and focus on an inclusive environment in all aspects of our organization. We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what it means to LIVE UNITED.
The United Way of Washington County (UWWC) is committed to building and sustaining diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. The UWWC respects and values the input of all people within our community. We oppose all forms of discrimination and racism and focus on an inclusive environment in all aspects of our organization. We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what it means to LIVE UNITED.
Relationship to United Way Worldwide:
Through a vast network of volunteers and local charities, local United Way organizations throughout the world help meet the health and human-care needs of millions of people every day. United Way’s 142-year history is built on the proven effectiveness of local organizations helping people in their own communities. The United Way system includes approximately 1,900 community-based United Way organizations. Each is independent, separately incorporated, and governed by local volunteers. United Way Worldwide is the national service and training center, supporting its members with national services that include advertising, training, corporate relations, research, networks and government relations. The national center does not raise or distribute funds. United Way Worldwide is governed by a 45-member volunteer board. The first national service center was established in 1918.
Through a vast network of volunteers and local charities, local United Way organizations throughout the world help meet the health and human-care needs of millions of people every day. United Way’s 142-year history is built on the proven effectiveness of local organizations helping people in their own communities. The United Way system includes approximately 1,900 community-based United Way organizations. Each is independent, separately incorporated, and governed by local volunteers. United Way Worldwide is the national service and training center, supporting its members with national services that include advertising, training, corporate relations, research, networks and government relations. The national center does not raise or distribute funds. United Way Worldwide is governed by a 45-member volunteer board. The first national service center was established in 1918.
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