Heartland United Way, Courtesy
GRAND ISLAND — After communities in Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick Counties raised a record $1.78 million, volunteer donors will come together to determine how to distribute some of those funds to the Heartland United Way’s partner agencies.
Partners submit grant applications seeking funding for programs that promote Healthy Communities, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and build Community Resiliency.
The Community Investment Process helps to ensure that the community-raised dollars are invested in local programs that change lives and align with Heartland United Way’s mission.
Volunteers ensure the sound investment of funds by reviewing the programs the Heartland United Way invests in, evaluating each program, and make investment recommendations, which United Way’s Board of Directors approves. These trained volunteers measure program investments against quality standards, listen to presentations, and complete a comprehensive evaluation to help United Way direct investments to the very best services across our community. Volunteers lead the review of funding requests, program outcomes, financial data, and past performance.
Heartland United Way is currently looking for volunteers who have donated to the Heartland United Way to participate. The commitment includes a training session via Zoom on January 17.
Partner agencies will give presentations February 3-7, and February 11. This year, Crossroads Mission Avenue will be presenting in hopes of becoming the Heartland United Way’s 20th partner agency.
For a full list of community partners, go to our website: https://www.heartlandunitedway.org/community-partner-programs .
To learn how you can volunteer for the Community Investment process, so to our website: https://www.heartlandunitedway.org/community-investment .
