United Way of Chatham County

Agency allocations: the organization performs an annual fundraising campaign, a comprehensive proposal review and an allocation process to support local nonprofit agencies that provide human services to County residents. The funding areas of focus are: assisting with basic needs, nurturing youth & family and strengthening the community. Using the United Way community needs assessment as a guide, evaluation volunteers identify priority needs in the County and then allocate the funds to address those needs. All member agencies are required to submit project proposals to tackle the most pressing problems of the area on an annual basis and then report measurable outcomes of their programs at the end of each funding year.

Community initiatives: the organization serves as lead convener for the Chatham housing collective. Other initiatives include Chatham health alliance, pittsboro rotary club, chamber of commerce, work based learning site for central carolina community college, Chatham County re-entry council, Chatham County meals on wheels and wake up wednesday.