About Us

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The United Way of Yavapai County

began in 1987 organized by volunteers to raise money to help operate local charities.

By the 1950's, more than 1,000 communities across the United States and Canada had established United Ways. In 1974, United Ways raised nearly $1 billion in an annual campaign. Across the county, United Ways now raise more than $4 billion annually.

Today, the United Way remains a volunteer-driven organization that operates independently of all. That means the money we raise in our community stays in our community. More than 81 cents of every dollar we received is directed to local agencies, fulfilling our original mandate of "local support".

Our Mission:

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The United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of the communities of Yavapai County.

The United Way:

♦ Efficiently raises and allocates funds to support a strong network of quality agencies and services;

♦ Provides information, management and technical resources;

♦ Identifies critical issues and unmet needs; and

♦ Builds collaborations with the public and private sectors to meet those needs.

Our Core Community Values:

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The United Way of Yavapai County is the place where people of our community come together in the spirit of teamwork and servant leadership to share our responsibility to care for one another.