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In order to better understand and address our community’s most critical problems, United Way gathers data and knowledge from within the community, and use our analysis to drive actionable strategies and solutions that have the highest probability of success long-term.

We understand that change doesn’t come from individual effort alone. That’s why we work together with our partner non-profits to bring the right people to the table, offering a holistic, whole-community solution. Join us in the fight and donate today!

DONATE TODAY.

Help us, help those in St. Joseph County who need it the most.

Why give?

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    Broad Impact: United Way works with a network of partner agencies to address a wide range of community needs, including education, financial stability, and health. Your donations helps tackle multiple issues at once, making a broad and meaningful impact on society.

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    Local Focus: Donations to United Way are directed to local initiatives and programs. This means your contribution directly supports the communities where you live and work, enhancing the well-being of your neighbors and local organizations.

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    Efficiency and Accountability: United Way is known for its effective use of resources and transparent operations. They have rigorous accountability measures in place to ensure that funds are used efficiently and effectively, giving donors confidence that their money is making a real difference.

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    Collaborative Approach: United Way brings together diverse groups, including nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies, to address complex social issues. This collaborative approach leverages resources and expertise to create comprehensive solutions.

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    Focus on Long-Term Solutions: Rather than just providing short-term aid, United Way focuses on creating sustainable, long-term solutions to social problems. Your donation supports programs and initiatives that aim to create lasting positive change in communities.

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    Volunteer Opportunities: In addition to financial contributions, United Way offers various volunteer opportunities. Donors can engage with their communities directly, offering their time and skills to support local initiatives and make a tangible impact beyond just financial support.

Make a difference.

Campaign Partners

  • 1st Source Bank

  • AIDS Ministries

  • Allstate Insurance

  • AM General

  • Antibus Scales & Systems

  • ArcelorMittal – Indiana Harbor East

  • AT&T

  • Attco

  • Barnes & Thornburg LLP

  • Beacon Health System

  • Black & Veatch

  • Burkhart Advertising

  • Camp Fire USA River Bend Council

  • Carleton, Inc.

  • Caterpillar Foundation

  • Centier Bank

  • City of Mishawaka

  • City of South Bend

  • Community Foundation of St. Joseph County

  • Costco Wholesale

  • Cressy Commercial Real Estate

  • Crowe LLP

  • Eaton Corporation

  • Eli Lilly & Company

  • Entergy

  • Federal Express

  • Fifth Third Bank

  • First Federal Savings Bank

  • First Merchants Bank

  • Gates Automotive

  • General Dynamics

  • Gibson Foundation

  • Goodwill Industries

  • Green Bridge Growers

  • Grossnickle Eye Center

  • Gurley Leep Automotive Family

  • Honeywell

  • Horizon Bank

  • Indiana Health Information Exchange

  • Indiana Michigan Power

  • Indiana Trust Wealth Management

  • Indiana University South Bend

  • ITW National

  • Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

  • JC Penney

  • Johnson & Johnson

  • KeyBank

  • Krieg DeVault LLP

  • LabCorp

  • Laidig Systems, Inc.

  • Lake City Bank

  • Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C.

  • Lochmueller Group

  • M & S Management

  • Macy’s

  • McCormick & Company

  • Meijer

  • Meridian Title Corporation

  • Mid-City Supply Co., Inc.

  • Nationwide Insurance Enterprises

  • North Central Indiana AFL-CIO

  • Northern Indiana Public Service Company

  • Northwest Bank

  • Notre Dame Federal Credit Union

  • Oaklawn Psychiatric Center

  • Old Fort Building Supply, Inc.

  • Paychex

  • Pitney Bowes

  • PNC Bank

  • Radiology, Inc.

  • Raymond James & Associates, Inc.

  • Real Services

  • Reins Of Life, Inc.

  • Royal Adhesives & Sealants

  • School City of Mishawaka

  • Schurz Communications, Inc.

  • South Bend Community School Corporation

  • South Bend Medical Foundation

  • St. Margaret’s House

  • Standard Motor Products, Inc.

  • Steel Warehouse Company, LLC

  • Teamsters Local Union No 364

  • Total Quality Logistics

  • United Way of St Joseph County

  • University of Notre Dame

  • UPS

  • WNIT Television (PBS)

  • Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph County

 FAQs

  • United Way of St. Joseph County identifies, participates, and collaborates in efforts to reduce poverty.

  • Because 40% of St. Joseph County households are struggling to meet life’s basic needs.

  • By investing in the change in lifetime learning, health, and financially stable families to break the cycle of generational poverty.

  • Poverty is a complex problem. It requires many people working together to identify strategies and develop solutions, which otherwise are not achievable through individual efforts.

  • Our children succeeding, our families strengthened, and our community thriving.

  • – Our unique ability to convene, collaborate, and direct resources where most needed

    – We concentrate on those issues that no single agency can solve on its own

    – Our commitment to efficiency, transparency, and accountability

    – The thorough research that supports our community investments

    – Advocacy for a favorable public policy that benefits those in need of health and human services

    – Compassionate and knowledgeable volunteer leadership

  • The operating budget of United Way of St. Joseph County is audited by an independent accounting firm and carefully reviewed by volunteers who serve on the United Way Finance Committee and United Way Board of Directors. United Way is governed by a local volunteer board of directors whose members are respected community and business leaders. Although we consider guidelines set forth by United Way Worldwide, all policy and funding decisions are made locally. The community volunteers who lead United Way reflect our community’s diversity and represent a wealth of professions. A knowledgeable professional staff works closely with these volunteers, handling United Way’s daily operations.

  • United Way of St. Joseph County (UWSJC) allows donors to designate part or all of their United Way pledge to a partner agency, United Way Impact Area, or another United Way. UWSJC is then responsible for the processing, reporting, management and payment of said designations. UWSJC creates and sends reports for donor acknowledgement that includes donor and pledge information, unless the donor wishes to remain anonymous. UWSJC processes quarterly payments with corresponding payment remittance to each designated agency. UWSJC also incurs the fundraising costs of sales and marketing for these pledges. Like all United Ways, UWSJC prescribes to a consistent, fair and understandable methodology for calculating and recovering fundraising, processing, and management and general expenses on designated donations.

    UWSJC calculates fees based on the prior 3-year IRS Form 990. For the most recent campaign year our management and general percentage is 5.28% and our Fundraising percentage is 10.95% . A total fee of 16.23% is deducted from all designated pledges. A minimum pledge of $50.00 is required if a donor wishes to designate because of the additional tasks listed above that must be performed and the fee that will be taken from each designation. It should also be noted that designations are over and above which a partner agency receives through the Allocations process and at this time designations are independent of Allocations.