How can I volunteer?
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United Way of Passaic County is very fortunate to be
part of The Volunteer Solutions Network that connects
individuals who want to lend a hand with agencies in
the community that need volunteers. These are just a
few of the groups served by the United Way of Passaic
County's volunteers: Children, youth, elderly, mentally/
physically disabled, hungry and homeless. If you are
interested in checking out the plethora of volunteering
opportunities, please click on our Ger Involved tab for
more information!
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What else does UWPC do?
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There's lots more to United Way of Passaic County! We
provide a variety of services to the community that enhance
the programs offered by our funded agencies. Through
UWPC’s Volunteer Center we offer a host of programs such
as, food drives, Gifts in kind programs, Holiday Wishes,
Bundles for Baby, Hunger Hurts and more. In addition,
we also offer several workshops for the non profit center
that help to further their abilities to provide programs and
services to the people of Passaic County. We are also for
corporations who are looking to further tier philanthropic goals.
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Are UW contributions tax deductible?
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Yes. Donations are deductible to the extent of the law, depending
on your financial situation. Consult with your financial advisor for details.
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Can I give online?
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Our online giving page is underconstruction, if you would like to donate
through credit card please contact Caroline Schneider at 973-279-8900 ext. 207.
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Why should I give to the Community Fund rather than to a single agency?
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United Way of Passaic County strives to make the greatest
impact on the critical needs of children, families and seniors
in our communities, not from any single issue perspective, but
from a holistic perspective designed to produce positive change
in the multiple problems underlying these issues. By donating to
United Way, you support a network of services that together serve
entire families and communities. For example, a homeless family
often needs services beyond finding shelter. By supporting the
Community Fund, you support a variety of services (rather than a
single type of service) that the family needs to make it on their own,
such as food, affordable housing, tutoring, mentoring, job training,
child care and after-school programs and more. We all have our
favorite non-profit organizations, but the problems of the community
are much larger than any one agency can handle. Our funded partners
offer a broad mix of programs and services that meet the diverse
needs of our Passaic County as a whole.
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Who decides which programs to fund?
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Donor volunteers decide. They make sure your dollars are
invested in ‘what matters’. Programs that provide positive
outcomes in our community. Every two years over 30 local
volunteers survey our community and use the information
to decide where the money is needed most. Donor volunteers
then listen to program proposals, ask tough questions, visit
the program sites, and review financial documents before
deciding how much each program receives.
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I have never used any UWPC programs, why should I give?
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Statistics show that 1 of 3 people use United Way services in their
lifetime, and your support ensures that you, your loved ones, or your
neighbors have help when it is needed. Your gifts are an investment
in the quality of life in the community where we live, work, raise our
families, and retire.
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What are funded agencies?
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"Funded" agencies are local agencies that receive yearly funding
from United Way for specific programs whose work helps accomplish
our goals.
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What is UWPC’s connection with UW of America?
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A local Board of Directors governs each United Way and they are
responsible for ensuring that their United Way is trustworthy and
honest. We also belong to United Way of America, who provides
us with marketing and training support as needed.
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Does United Way provide direct services?
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Yes. United Way offers many services such as 2-1-1, The Non Profit
Resource Center and The United Way of Passaic County Volunteer
Center. However, many of our programs and services are offered
through other providers. For example, we fund programs at several
child care facilities that benefit hundreds of parents throughout the county.
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How does United Way help my community?
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United Way's initiatives support program services to organizations
that help people from all walks of life. The variety of nonprofits
supported by United Way of Passaic County reflects the diversity
of our communities residents. Chances are that you, a family member,
a friend, or a neighbor has benefited from programs that receive
funding from us. For example, United Way programs include child
care centers, adoption agencies, elder care services and more. Our
nonprofit partners also serve the homeless, victims of domestic
violence, at-risk children, and other people in need.
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Who is United Way of Passaic County?
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United Way of the Passaic County is the foremost facilitator of community
change and social improvement in Passaic County. United Way of Passaic
County is a not-for-profit organization that has been serving our community
for 75 years. We focus on addressing issues related to early
childhood development, youth development, literacy, education, employment,
the elderly and disabled. Our Mission is to improve the quality of life in Passaic
County by applying resources to, and measuring their impact upon identified
health and human service needs. Through leadership, partnerships and
collaborations, United Way of Passaic County has strengthened the community
by acquiring and investing resources in health and human priorities.
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