Below are just a few reasons why YOU should consider investing in the North Penn United Way:
- Because YOU CARE! You care about youth development and nurturing children, fostering independence for older adults and those with disabilities, providing basic needs to people in crisis, and strengthening and supporting families.
- We hold ourselves and our partners accountable - You can trust that money you contribute to the North Penn United Way will be granted to programs and initiatives that we and our partners know will make the greatest impact in our communities. Grant Applicants submit to a rigorous re-application process which includes careful examination of the Grant Applicant financial records, strategic plans, programs, and their work in our communities. Dedicated and conscientious volunteers make funding award decisions using a refined process, ensuring that all dollars contributed have the greatest possible impact.
- Your investment stays here in our community - The North Penn United Way's dues payable to United Way of America are only one percent of the amount we raise locally; in return, we receive benefits worth many times more than that small investment. This means that almost every penny of your donation stays right here in our area, helping to make our community an even better place to live for everyone.
- It’s tax-deductible - Any donation you make to United Way qualifies as a deduction on your personal or business taxes.
- Any one of us could benefit from our community programs - The programs we fund aren’t just for "the other guy.” Funded programs serve a broad spectrum of the population, from the hungry and the homeless to hard-working employed people who just need a hand up to get through a tough time. In fact, one out of every four people benefits from the services of a United Way or funded partner program.
- United Way collaborates with the community - The North Penn United Way works with businesses, faith-based organizations, local school districts and local government, the non-profit sector, and many other community groups to build the infrastructure we need to proactively tackle our biggest community challenges.
- You get a lot of bang for your buck - When you give once to the North Penn United Way you are really joining with the entire community to invest in so many programs and services provided to people right here at home.
- It feels good - When you invest in your community through United Way you have the satisfaction and confidence of knowing that you, personally, are helping to sustain and improve the lives of your friends, neighbors, co-workers, and maybe even your own family members.
- You are part of real solutions - The North Penn United Way is interested in more than “band-aid solutions” – we know that long-term community impact comes only from forward-looking and thoughtful planning.
- It matters!!! - And that’s the bottom line!