The Shelby County United Way strives to lead the organization with the utmost transparency, earning the respect and trust of our valued donors. For many years, we have been proud to earn a 4-star rating , the highest offered from Charity Navigator. This rating signifies that we exceed industry standards for non-profit excellence and out-perform most charities in our category. We are required to meet the United Way Worldwide membership standards annually and our Board of Directors contracts with a local, accredited firm to perform a yearly audit to ensure our compliance. You can trust your gift to the Shelby County United Way is a great investment in our community and changes lives every day, every hour, every minute.