Our Mission
Our mission is to mobilize communities to action so all can thrive.
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What We Do
We bring people and resources together to move Lane County from surviving to thriving.
How We Do It
The Building Blocks of United Way
United Way works in our community through the “Three C’s:” Community Investment, Cross-Sector Collaboration, and Collective Action.
ALICE in Lane County
According to the latest data, 43% of Lane County households don’t earn enough to afford the essentials they need to get by. That’s over 70,000 households living paycheck to paycheck, making difficult choices every day to avoid financial crisis.
Learn more about ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) in Lane County and how United Way is taking action to support local ALICE households.
OUR IMPACT
With your support, we work to ensure that children, families, and communities across Lane county have what they need to thrive.
$6,114,002
invested in our community in 2024-25.
23
nonprofit agencies and 4 coalitions received United Way funding in 2024-25.
8,200+
books selected by more than 1,600 young readers during BookFest 2025.
Learn more about our immediate and long-term local impacts here.
Donate
When you give to United Way, we use our expertise to invest your dollars wisely and work toward making life better for everyone in Lane County.
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Make a Difference
Volunteer
The powerful benefits of volunteering your time have a positive impact on the community and you – when you do something good, you feel good and the community improves! Let us connect you with opportunities that are right for you.
700+
volunteers took action during Days of Caring 2025, joining 50+ projects in five cities.
46
local organizations involved in United Way's Volunteer Coordinators Network.
Partnerships
United Way brings together people and resources to tackle complex issues.
Our Sponsors
Support United Way and connect with the community through a corporate sponsorship. Show that your company cares while helping us spread the word about our crucial work.
Our Partners
It takes all of us working together to make a difference. That’s why we rely on strong partnerships from businesses, non-profits, and individuals.
