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What are the Benefits in Giving To United Way?

 Value

 Matagorda County United Way’s low administrative cost (7.5%) mean more of your dollars reach the people you want to help.  By giving one gift to the Matagorda County United Way, you are able to help twenty non-profit organizations that provide services to a wide variety of people. 

Impact

 People all over the community get help from Matagorda County United Way agencies.  These agencies make an impact on the most critical issues facing the community:

 ¨      Helping Children Succeed

¨      Increasing Self sufficiency

¨      Building safe neighborhoods

¨      Promoting Health and Wellness

¨      Fostering independence for Seniors

¨      Strengthening families 

Quality

 Local volunteers oversee the distribution of money to local agencies that must adhere to stringent standards of service and sound fiscal policies.

 Reliability

 Matagorda County United Way is accountable to you.  An independent certified accounting firm and a volunteer finance Committee, audit and carefully review all Matagorda County United Way financial records.

 United Way Agencies Form A Vital Network Of Care 

Agencies supported by Matagorda County United Way work together with other service agencies to form a vital network of care around the clock.

 Substance abuse, crime, poverty, domestic violence, education, stresses on families; childcare and all other critical issues we face are closely linked.  So, too, are Matagorda County United Ways agencies and their services.

 


Last Revised:  Thursday, October 28, 2004