UNITED WAY OF BENTON & LINCOLN COUNTIES

Community services: united way is committed to changing our communities for the better in fundamental, lasting ways by enhancing the ability of individuals to care for one another. We are able to play this role because of the trust the community has in united way's expertise, efficiency and results. We strive to understand our community, its people and its challenges. We're acquainted with the network of service providers in our region and we know who has the capacity and track record to bring about change. We continue to look for ways to use existing resources to better help service providers meet more of their mission. Community investment activities include regional and community. Needs assessment, data collection and analysis, community education presentations, production of documents designed to highlight regional needs, funding trends, and emerging issues.day of caring: united way promotes volunteerism through our annual day of caring event. Companies and individuals come together to complete service projects benefitting people and human service programs in benton and lincoln counties.day of action: united way creates day of action events to target volunteer resources at specific need identified by agencies, communities or municipalities.additional activities include advocacy, development and support of strategic initiatives, and community leadership.