The United Way serving Saint John, Kings, and Charlotte brings people and organizations together to build vibrant neighborhoods and strengthen our community. Our roles are multiple: we are a funder, partner, convener, and advocate. Here’s the key – we partner with over 50 local organizations to help nearly 1 in 5 people in this region. Instead of focusing on one single program, we focus on many programs to better help the community as a whole. This way, your donation not only goes to the needs that everyone is aware of but also to those that are less obvious -- but no less important. In the same way all kinds of people support the United Way, all kinds of people help the United Way decide how to strategically invest your donations. Local volunteers review requests for funding from local non-profits. This team looks for evidence of quality programming, good governance, and financial accountability. With the help of so many volunteers, the United Way is able to be extremely efficient and keep costs low so that more people can be helped. The United Way collaborates with community partners on issues concerning the overall well-being of our community. We leverage the gifts we receive by supporting and promoting partnerships, innovation, and helping local organizations deliver the best possible services to our community.