Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is United Way of Eastern Oregon?

United Way of Eastern Oregon is a local nonprofit organization that brings our community together, focusing our resources on the most critical health and human service needs in Union & Baker Counties. With the help of countless volunteers, our team diligently works to monitor and understand the unique needs of our community. United Way of Eastern Oregon partners with local businesses, foundations, nonprofits, local government entities and individual donors so that together, we can strive to create positive, sustained changes in community conditions.

Q: Why should I give through United Way of Eastern Oregon?

When you give through United Way of Eastern Oregon, you know that your money is being invested in the programs and services that are truly working towards solutions to the community's health and human service needs. You become part of a community-wide effort to bring about positive change. United Way of Eastern Oregon maximizes your contribution's impact because we have worked to identify the agencies and programs that produce the best results - the ones that actually work to create solutions to our community's most pressing problems. Your gift through United Way of Eastern Oregon gives hope to children, families, seniors, and helps all of those who live here to fulfill their potential to their best ability.

Q: What is the business relationship between local United Ways and the United Way of America ?

A: The local United Way is separately incorporated and accountable only to its own local volunteer Board of Directors. The United Way of America is a trade association and not a national headquarters. Independent United Ways take advantage of the efficiencies of scale by purchasing discounted supplies, marketing services and training classes provided by the association. Local United Way affiliation with UWA grants legal use of the United Way name, logo and the national campaign video.

Q: Does the United Way of Eastern Oregon allocate funding to the Boy Scouts?

A: Yes. The Boy Scouts is a member agency of United Way of Eastern Oregon. United Way of Eastern Oregon volunteers select agencies based on community need, quality of services and effectiveness in the lives of those served. Year after year, the Blue Mountain Boy Scout Council proves to be a leader in providing quality services in our community and remains an outstanding investment for United Way contributions.

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If you have any questions, please call 962-0306 or Email Dawn Roe!