United Way of Franklin County

Allocation and designation services: United Way of Franklin County provides financial support to qualifying, non-profit agencies within the organization's service area. These non-profit agency recipients must demonstrate a human service focus to residents of Franklin County. Contributions to these non-profit agencies can be at the discretion of the organization, or be donor-designated. For 2022 $170,000 was allocated to these agencies by the United Way of Franklin County and $40,077 was designated by donor for these agencies.

Other program services; the organization operates various other programs to support Franklin County and the services of 20 separate programs within 18 program partners. These programs are to provide financial support, and foster collaboration between organizations to help build their capacity by providing funding, volunteer resources and gifts in kind. The organization works to advocate for the needs of the community by bringing for-profit and non-profit entities together in conversation.

Stepping forward works: the program creates a hand-up support system, encouraging individuals to move into self-reliance by teaching job readiness, competitive skills and financial literacy. The program served about 22 Franklin County residents in 2022.