Why do United Way-funded agencies conduct their own fund raising campaigns?
Strong not-for-profits diversify their funding so they dont have to rely on just one source. United Way-funded agencies are no exception. Although people in Steuben and Chemung Counties are very generous, funds raised through United Ways campaign are not enough to address all human care needs in the Southern Tier. Funds raised through United Way are only used to support specific programs, and that means the full cost of running an agency must be covered in other ways. However, we do ask that agencies refrain from supplemental fundraising during the annual United Way campaign.
