How does our United Way fit into the big picture? Is United Way of the Black Hills connected to other United Ways?
Every local United Way is independent from one another, and operates under the direction of a local board of directors. Money raised during the annual campaign stays in each local community. Each local board is responsible for giving donated dollars to the local agencies that can best meet the needs of each individual community. Local United Ways belong to United Way of America which gives them access to services such as marketing assistance, community problem solving, staff training and networking among other United Ways. Membership dues are less than 1/3 of one cent of every dollar raised.
