We fight for the
health, education,
and financial stability
of every person in Shelby County
OUR MISSION
Shelby County United Way’s mission is to continually identify, evaluate, and make possible the human services needed in our community.
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CORE VALUES & BELIEFS
Shelby County United Way has served the citizens, organizations, and companies of Shelby County for over 60 years. Over this period, your trusted donations have made significant impact in the lives of Shelby County citizens of all ages. Our partner agencies and programs receive United Way funding and change lives in the impact areas of Health, Education, and Income. Separately, the Shelby County United Way allocates Special Project Grants, POWER grants and Student United Way grants to 501 (c) 3 non-profit agencies in Shelby County throughout the year to assist in projects or programs.
Our Vision: To lead collaborative efforts in building a better community.
Mission: To continually identify, evaluate, and make possible the human services needed in our community.
THE APEX AWARD
The APEX Award will be given to two individuals each year. The Volunteer of the Year APEX Award will be given to an individual who has dedicated his or her time and talents to human service nonprofit organizations to make a difference in the lives of others. The Champion of the Year APEX Award will be given to a Director or staff member of one or more human service nonprofit agencies who has dedicated their life’s work to helping others and creating needed change in our community. The term APEX was chosen because it symbolizes the meaning behind the award – the highest point or level of service to others that one can give.
2022 Results are IN!
over $1.2M Raised for Shelby County
Agency & Programs
Grants Awarded
Clients Served
you can make a difference.
How to Get Involved.
1.
Payroll Giving
2.
One-time Gift
3.
Contributions Fund
4.
Planned Giving
2022 COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN IMPACT
Our mission is to build a powerful force of women philanthropists who develop financial resources, unite in service and are advocates for programs and initiatives that benefit children and their families in Shelby County.
We’re truly blessed to have the UW team that we do in Shelby County. As a business owner and resident of the community, I want to say Thank You to you and your team. The structure you provide through the many agencies you support makes a huge difference for so many.
Doug Borchers
Superior Aluminum Products
The UW has always been there for Wilma Valentine Childcare. We started with a special projects grant, then became a partner agency and are now celebrating 30 years. The SCUW has high expectations for their partner agencies and we are so proud of our affiliation with them and all the partner agencies.
Nancy Stiefel
Wilma Valentine Childcare Director