United Way Brings Service Providers, Citizens Together

Since 1938 United Way has been bringing our community together to focus on the most important human needs — building partnerships, forging consensus and leveraging resources to make a measurable difference. United Way and its member agencies focus on community needs — helping children and youth succeed, strengthening and supporting families, promoting self-sufficiency, partnering to insure vital and safe neighborhoods, and supporting vulnerable and aging populations. A lot has changed since 1938. But the one thing that has remained the same is the giving spirit of Ponca City. It’s the spirit that rallies citizens to contribute their time, treasure and talent; the spirit of everyone pitching in to help others.

Every Year, United Way of Ponca City holds a fundraising campaign to allow citizens and businesses to support community programs and services offered through United Way and its 13 member agencies. A vast network of volunteers keep administrative expenses low, averaging 12 percent of all funds received. This figure compares favorably with Better Business Bureau guidelines of up to 35 percent. We don’t measure results by how much money we raise or distribute, although that’s important. We look at the lives and communities that have improved. Those are results you can see.

Helping support the 13 member agencies is only one aspect of United Way. United Way leveraged over $500,000 in federal, state, and foundation grants to bring programs to Kay County to help build a stronger community. United Way-sponsored programs include AmeriCorps, Success By 6/Smart Start Kay County and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). They all have community partners, both private and public, who help make the projects a success. They work together as a team along with volunteers to provide training, in-kind resources, time and talent. It's not about ownership or credit; it's about partnerships and results. For more information about United Way, its member agencies or sponsored programs contact United Way at 765.2476 or go inline to www.unitedwayponcacity.org.

United Way of Ponca City supports the following 13 member agencies:

• American Red Cross

• Girl Scouts-Bluestem Council

• Arthritis Foundation

• Cimarron Council-Boy Scouts of America

• Child Development Center

• Domestic Violence Program

• Golden Villa Adult Day Services

• New Emergency Resource Agency

• Northern Oklahoma Youth Services
• Peachtree Landing
• Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
• The Salvation Army
• The YMCA

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