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THE GREENEVILLE SUN GREENE COUNTY GUIDEBOOK
United Way Of Greene County Supports Numerous Community Agencies The mission of the local United Way chapter is “neighbor helping neighbor to strengthen the community.” United Way of Greene County is, just as its name implies — for the people of Greene County. Its contributors, volunteers and staff are local. Its partner agencies serve this community and, most importantly, its beneficiaries are local. Most are familiar with United Way because of its annual fundraising campaign held each fall. After the most recent fundraiser in 2012, the people of Greene County contributed $608,449 to United Way. Ninety-nine percent of that money stayed in the county, directly benefiting approximately 28,000 people and indirectly benefiting the entire community. Only one penny of every dollar goes outside Greene County, to pay state and national dues. COMMUNITY-WIDE IMPACT Every year, thousands of tax dollars are saved because of the services provided by the partner agencies and programs funded through the local United Way. United Way member agencies include: American Red Cross, Girl Scout Council of Southern Appalachia, the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County, CASA of Northeast Tennessee, the Third Judicial District Child Advocacy Center, CHIPS Domestic Violence Program, GreenevilleGreene County Community Ministries Food Bank, Greene County Cancer Program, CONTACT Ministries, The Children’s Center, Greeneville Emergency & Rescue Squad, Tennessee Poison Center, Family Sup-
port Center, Personal Support Services, Foster Grandparents Program, Frontier Health, Literacy Council, Mountain Region Speech and Hearing, Opportunity House, RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), Sequoyah Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Tennessee Rehabilitation Center and YMCA. United Way volunteers and United Way-funded programs are able to accomplish many service goals throughout the year with the contributions raised during the annual campaign. Affordable child care, job training, youth development, literacy courses and the Food Bank are but a sample of some of the programs and activities that occur via the United Way of Greene County. THE UNITED WAY PROCESS A number of criteria must be met before an organization will be considered to receive United Way funding. There is a four-step process that all organizations must meet: 1. being a 501(c)(3) corporation under the Internal Revenue Service code, and observing all local, state and federal laws applying to non-profit organizations; 2. filing a complete and satisfactory financial audit; 3. maintaining a responsible, volunteer board of directors; and 4. submitting information concerning finances and programs as United Way may request. Once an agency meets these and other eligibility requirements, the agency may apply for funding. Funding applications are due in early spring of each
year and contain in-depth program information. Providing demographic, statistical and financial information, as well as analysis of need, are part of the application process. The United Way Allocation Committee, a panel of community volunteers, reviews each application, conducts periodic agency tours and meets with each agency during a three-day series of review sessions. By early summer, the Allocation Committee presents an allocation disbursement recommendation to the United Way Board of Directors for the following year. VALUE OF UNITED WAY This process allows United Way to be a “watchdog” over other agency programs and fiscal issues, adding another layer of accountability for patrons. Donors can feel comfortable contributing to the United Way of Greene County. United Way will withhold funding to any agency should a situation arise that is cause for concern. Funding will be withheld until the issue is resolved. In many instances, agencies have improved quality of care to the community because of their involvement with United Way. Because the review process is so stringent, being a United Way member agency carries prestige that makes it easier for the agencies to apply for and to receive grant money that may be available from other sources. The United Way office is located at 115 Academy St. in Greeneville. Wendy Peay is the executive director. For more information, call 6399361.
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