ABOUT US

What is United Way?

It is a way we can feed the hungry,
… counsel a struggling couple,
… comfort a grieving widow,
… shelter a homeless veteran,
… share a smile with the lonely,
… advocate for a disabled child,
… teach an adult to read,
… encourage our youth,
… empower young parents,
… heal the hurt.


Who we are

Founded in 1959 in Grand Junction, CO, United Way of Mesa County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that raises money from the community to fund programs that address community concerns. United Way of Mesa County is one of over 1,300 community-based United Way organizations. Each is independent, separately incorporated, and governed by local volunteers.
United Way of Mesa County brings our community together to focus on its most important needs -- building partnerships, forging consensus and leveraging resources to make a measurable difference. We provide leadership and resources that unite people in building a strong and compassionate community responding to human needs. We foster cooperation among community agencies, business and governmental sectors in an effort to encourage a balanced network of services for people in our community.


What we do

United Way of Mesa County is committed to focusing community resources on:

• Building Strong, Stable Families
  By ensuring the safe and healthy development of children and youth, enhancing parenting skills, offering respite to caregivers and promoting community involvement, United Way of Mesa County helps build strong, stable families in our community.
• Promoting Health
  By providing affordable access to medical, dental and mental healthcare and substance abuse treatment services and providing education and outreach to support healthy lifestyles and minimize risky behaviors, United Way of Mesa County promotes health in our community.
• Increasing Self-Sufficiency
  By teaching life skills to help adults gain or maximize independence, helping with daily living essentials for the elderly or disabled and providing assistance with basic needs for those in crisis, United Way of Mesa County increases self-sufficiency in our community.

How is the Money Distributed?

In the citizen review process of fund allocation, community volunteers assess the effectiveness and efficiency of each health and human service program that applies for United Way funding. These volunteers analyze financial information, conduct site visits and make funding recommendations to the United Way of Mesa County Board of Directors. The Board reviews the volunteers’ recommendations and makes the final allocation decisions.

If you are interested in becoming an allocation panel member (training is provided), please contact Julie Hinkson, Director of Community Funding & Agency Relations, at 243-5364 or juliehinkson@acsol.net.


Code of Ethics

United Way of Mesa County (UWMC) is committed to the highest ethical standards, upholding the unique trust placed in us to serve the public good. This Code of Ethics is the policy of UWMC and expresses our fundamental values. Accordingly, this Code guides the conduct of staff and volunteers and will assist them in making good decisions that are ethical and in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Staff and volunteers of UWMC shall review this Code and ensure that they adhere to its spirit when carrying out their varied responsibilities.