MISSION STATEMENT

The United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people in our community. This is accomplished through fundraising, fund distribution, community building, and information and referral. Click here to watch our video presentation

GUIDING PRINCIPALS

1. Maintain the highest integrity and ethical standards.

2. Maximize resource development activities and achieve the annual campaign goal.

3. Maintain the fiscal responsibility of the organization and be accountable to the community for every dollar raised and spent.

4. Allocate United way resources to local human services agencies so as to achieve the greatest impact in meeting the current social service needs of the community 5. Be a leader in identifying critical and emerging social service needs and serve as a catalyst in developing a coordinated, effective, and efficient human service delivery system to meet those needs.

6. Work collaboratively with all groups to foster the idea of “Community” in its broadest sense.

7. Develop strong, positive partnerships with United Way agencies so that together we can better meet the needs of the community.

8. Recognize that the success of the United Way is directly dependant on our organizations ability to recruit, maintain, and motivate dedicated, enthusiastic, and productive volunteers.

9. Recognize the value of diversity and to be committed to promoting inclusion and diversity in all United Way activities.

10. Inform the community about the positive impact of the United Way and United Way agencies so that the United Way is the community’s Charity of Choice and the United Way’s system is recognized as the best way to improve the quality of life in our community.