Mission: To improve people's lives by building a strong community through cultivating financial generosity, volunteerism, and civic engagement.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
94 years
What is your primary product or service?
Mission: To improve people's lives by building a strong community through cultivating financial generosity, volunteerism and civic engagement.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
For over 90 years, United Way of York County has worked in the York County community to improve people's lives. It began as The York Welfare Federation, an organization that raised funds on behalf of 17 member agencies. Today, as the United Way of York County, the mission of raising community funds remains the same, but the strategies have broadened in order to meet the growing and changing needs of people living in York County.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
United Way has adapted over the years and now collaborates with other public and private organizations to engage the community in addressing the complex issues facing York County. By developing initiatives that get at the root causes of these issues, United Way and its partners find solutions and fund programs that improve the lives of people in York County. Through gifts the Community Fund, United Way is able to invest those dollars into 72 programs supported by 36 Partner Agencies. These programs address human services needs across three Focus Areas: Education, Income and Health. This enables United Way to address the immediate and continuing needs of York County families and individuals and to create real, lasting change that matters to you and the community.
Provide detailed directions to your location
United Way of York County is located at the corner of Sherman St. and King Street in York.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept donations of cash, check, and credit cards as well as in kind donations.
Which areas do you service?
United Way of York County benefits 1 in 3 people in York County.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The Executive Director of the United Way of York County is Robert Woods.
What are your hours of operation?
Mondays - Fridays 8:00am - 4:30pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That we have helped make a positive impact in the York County Community.
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