- 2022 was Orem City’s best campaign, raising over $22k. That’s almost triple Orem City’s average campaign!
- United Way’s Sub for Santa program provides Christmas gifts to kids in need. Last year over 5,000 families were served, all in Utah County.
- Many immigrants and elderly people are left behind in the digital age. The Digital Inclusion program works to teach computer skills needed to complete essential tasks such as applying for jobs, finding local resources, and helping kids with schoolwork.
- Many large corporations don’t have time to meet with every nonprofit that asks for help. United Way was created to be a bridge between corporations and nonprofits, so that all local needs could be represented by one unified voice.
- This year is United Way of Utah County’s 60th anniversary!
- Orem City’s 2022 campaign made enough money to provide almost 80 kids with free music lessons
- All United Way donations are 100% refundable. If you change your mind, you can ask for your money back!
- 100% of employee donations are used for community programs. Overhead costs are covered by corporate donations.
- United Way is a worldwide organization, but each United Way caters to the needs of their local area. However, all United Ways have the same three pillars of focus: education, health, and financial stability.
- This year United Way kicked off the Emerging Leaders Society, a donor club consisting of donors ages 20-40.
- Low-income families often can’t afford to get help with taxes, and end up missing out on money they could’ve gotten back due to incorrectly filed taxes. Our volunteer accountants provide free, professional help!
- $38 can provide free tax filing services to one family in need
- Many University students in Utah County are having their first child at a very young age, far from family, and under the weight of college debt. Welcome Baby provides free baby supplies and parenting classes, helping new parents feel educated, confident, and supported. $15 provides monthly parenting classes to one family for a year
- United Way of Utah County’s top donors are BYU, LDS Charities, and Costco.
- Orem City is 1 of 30 local organizations that do a United Way employee giving campaign. Some others include Noorda College, Squire, Intermountain Health, UCCU, Zions Bank, Texas Instruments, Target, Utah County government, and Alpine School District.
- United Way partners with other local nonprofits to provide funding, volunteers, and council
- $100 provides one night of shelter for a domestic violence victim at United Way’s partner agency, The Refuge
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