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Making Your Donations Count in Manatee County!
Each year United Way member agencies complete a funding application process for all programs for which they are seeking support. These programs are categorized under the following four Community Impact Areas:
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Strengthening Children and Families
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Assisting People in Crisis
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Enriching the Lives of Seniors
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Empowering People to Independence
The requests are then evaluated by the United Way Community Investment Committee, which consists of 40+ volunteers representing a cross section of our community. Individuals from the local government, businesses, nonprofits and other citizens come together to tackle the issues that matter most. Using several evaluation tools, such as site visits, program outcomes, financial reviews and allocable dollars, the Committee makes its recommendations for funding for each inF2dividual program. These recommendations are reviewed and approved by the United Way Board of Directors. This process insures that your donor dollars are distributed where they will have the most impact in this community. |
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How is your contribution invested in your community?
Your contribution is invested carefully and systematically in programs that work. We have a great responsibility to make sure your contribution is invested in the most effective way possible.
Invest in the United Way, and you invest in these community priorities:
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Strengthening Children and Families
Our children and families have the opportunity to live in our community at their optimal potential.
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Assisting People In Crisis
People in our community have the opportunity to live safely and securely, free from abuse and neglect, where all basic needs are met.
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Enriching the Lives of Seniors
Our older adults have the opportunity to experience positive quality of life and physical wellness.
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Empowering People to Independence
People in our community have the opportunity to maintain physical, mental and emotional well-being and achieve self-sufficiency to live fuller, more independent lives. | |
