$934K in expenses

Grants - united way invests funds in programs focusing on education, financial security and health that are identified in martin county. The board of directors determines annual funding priorities and funding available for distribution. Any agency that serves the residents of martin county that is a 501(c)(3) organization and any qualifying public entities are eligible to submit grant requests for funding consideration. For the reporting year, applications were reviewed by a diverse group of 37 local volunteers donating 339 hours of time to the citizen grant review process. The volunteers evaluated grant requests, did a site tour and then made a recommendation based on how the program met specific outcome objectives and operated in a cost effective manner. The board of directors approved funding to 38 external programs.

$318K in expenses

Other program related distributions - united way provides direct program services for the residents of martin county including emergency rent/mortgage and utility assistance to working residents in need of a helping hand-up; free transportation for health, employment, food and other critical services for those facing transportation barriers; and holiday assistance to over 900 families which includes toys, bikes and food for a holiday meal.

$208K in expenses

Volunteer united - united way offers a full service volunteer center that engages individuals, seniors, families, businesses, and civic groups in volunteer efforts that help strengthen martin county and its nonprofit agencies. Projects operated through volunteer united include the annual united way holiday project, americorps seniors, the retired and senior volunteer program (RSVP), the volunteer income tax assistance (vita) program, and the coordination of service projects at the request of local employers and service organizations.

$56K in expenses

Community fund distribution - this program manages the volunteer citizen review process which considers all available resources and community needs for human care in the allocation of united way funds.

$138K in expenses

Community impact and collaboration - united way collaborates with agencies, schools,business, public entities, community leaders and other funders within martin county to identify, assess, measure and track the factors associated with maintaining quality living for the residents of martin county. This collaboration provides information that allows the community to allocate its resources to the greatest benefit of the community.

$257K in expenses

Donor designated pass-through distributions.