Why doesn United Way fund organizations that help animals or the environment?
United Way exists to raise and distribute funds to help solve human problems. There are people in this community who are hungry, homeless, disabled, illiterate, battered or neglected. While we regret that there are animals who are also mistreated and environmental issues that need attention that is not our primary mission. As a United Way donor, you can designate your gift to any 501(c) 3 organization in the world. We will forward your gift as a service to you at no cost, thanks to our Corporate Cornerstone Companies. This includes gifts to organizations who are not human service providers. Organizations providing therapeutic interaction between animals and people have been funded over the last few funding cycles as part of our open, competitive Community Fund grant process.
