About Us

How to LIVE UNITED in Henderson County.

If you want to make a difference in our community, join United Way as it advances the common good by creating opportunities for a better life in Henderson County.

Your gift to United Way of Henderson County (UWHC) will benefit more than just one person or one charity—it will help to change community conditions and create lasting results. UWHC invests your dollars in finding solutions to the health and human service issues that most affect Henderson County.

UWHC works side-by-side with government, businesses and other community stakeholders to help solve Henderson County’s most pressing issues. UWHC is the catalyst for community change by providing a neutral table, around which diverse groups can partner, collaborate and produce measurable results.

The strength of UWHC begins with its volunteers who provide professional expertise, experience, and knowledge to help UWHC make sure your contributions are invested well. Your gifts are allocated to programs addressing high priority needs. The outcomes (results) achieved by those programs are reviewed and monitored for effectiveness, guaranteeing that you receive a positive return on your investment.

Gifts to UWHC are invested in the following four Focus Areas:

Education

Vision:  We envision a community that values diversity and prepares children and adults for success in education, employment, and life.

Income

Vision:  We envision a community working together to create and provide the opportunities and the resources necessary for people to achieve and maintain economic self sufficiency.

Health

Vision:  We envision a community that embraces wellness and prevention and provides access to comprehensive, affordable, quality healthcare.

Rebuilding Lives

Vision:  We envision a community that collaborates effectively and ensures fulfillment of basic needs.

UWHC Mission Statement

We organize and mobilize community resources to improve lives in Henderson County.

UWHC Vision Statement

To be a catalyst in making a positive and lasting impact on the human condition in Henderson County.