Mission Statement To meet unmet needs in Bruce and Grey Counties by mobilizing volunteer and financial resources in the common cause of caring. Mandate of the United Way: The United Way is an autonomous organization, which builds upon the strength of volunteers and voluntary action by engaging the whole community for the benefit of the whole community. Governed by a local Board of Directors along with other volunteers and staff, we help to build caring communities and respond to a broad range of human needs on a local scale.