About your united way

Our Mission

United Way of the Mid-Ohio Valley improves lives by uniting the helpers in our communities to advance the common good.

Our Vision

United Way of the Mid-Ohio Valley will create a tangible impact on the health, education, and financial stability of our communities. 

Our Core Values

  • Collaboration

  • Innovation

  • Compassion

  • Accountability

  • Diversity

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement of Values

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our core principles here at the United Way Alliance of the MOV. Our goal is to have our Board of Directors, management, staff, and volunteers genuinely demonstrate the principles of diversity, which enrich our communities. We approach solutions to our community’s most pressing issues with an intentional commitment to equity across all boundaries including race, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability. We value the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are. We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. Our ability to embrace diversity and to make it an integral part of our organization will enable us to serve our member agencies and the community more effectively. We are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient organization. Join us in embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every person in every community we serve.

Anti-Racism/Ethnic Discrimination Statement

We recognize structural racism/ethnic discrimination and other forms of oppression have contributed to persistent disparities which we seek to dismantle.

We understand that these disparities have existed in the past and persist into the present.

We acknowledge that these inequities are the result of policies and practices that work to marginalize entire populations of people.

We unequivocally denounce racism/ethnic discrimination because it undermines the well-being and vitality of our community.

Our United Way will continually strive to engage community members, especially those whose voices have traditionally been marginalized.

We work with residents and public and private partners to co-create solutions that ensure everyone has the resources, supports, opportunities, and networks they need to thrive.

We commit to leveraging all of our assets (convening, strategic investments, awareness building, advocacy) to create a more equitable community.

Counter Terrorism Laws

United Way Worldwide complies with the U.S. Patriot Act and all other counter terrorism laws. Affirmative action is taken to prevent technical, in-kind, or other resources from inadvertently being used for illegal acts and terrorist activities.

This Organization is not on any federal terrorism “watch lists,” including the list in Executive Order 13224, the master list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Treasury Department, and the list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations maintained by the State Department.

This Organization does not, will not and has not knowingly provided financial, technical, in-kind or other material support or resources* to any individual or entity that is a terrorist or terrorist organization, or that supports or funds terrorism.

This Organization does not, will not and has not knowingly provided or collected funds or provided material support or resources with the intention that such funds or material support or resources be used to carry out acts of terrorism.

This Organization does not, will not and has not knowingly provided financial or material support or resources to any entity that has knowingly concealed the source of funds used to carry out terrorism or to support Foreign Terrorist Organizations.

This Organization does not re-grant to organizations, individuals, programs and/or projects outside of the United States of America without compliance with IRS guidelines.

This Organization takes reasonable, affirmative steps to ensure that any funds or resources distributed or processed do not fund terrorism or terrorist organizations.

This Organization takes reasonable steps to certify against fraud with respect to the provision of financial, technical, in-kind or other material support or resources to terrorists and terrorist organizations.

*In this content, “material support and resources” means currency or monetary instruments or financial securities, financial services, lodging, training, expert advice or assistance, safe houses, false documentation or identification, communications, equipment, facilities, weapons, lethal substances, explosives, personnel, transportation, and other physical assets, except medicine or religious materials.

Now more than ever, communities need help. They need hope. United Way surrounds a community’s most critical problems—and we fight. We want United Way to be the first place you consider when it's time to make a gift, to advocate for change, and to volunteer! 

We could give you hundreds of reasons why supporting United Way is the most effective way for you to help the entire community but here are just five: 

  1. Hometown focus
    Our long-term plan helps the most vulnerable people in our 10 county area. You can be confident your investment is staying where you work and live - 99 cents of every dollar goes right back into our service area. 

  2. Short-term relief, long-term success
    Our programs build a stronger community for us all. We help people in crisis get back on their feet and help prevent future problems. United Way reports specific, measurable progress each year and you can see for yourself the positive changes you helped to create.

  3. Community connections
    Our unique ability to work across complex issues with hundreds of community partners is unmatched. We monitor trends, identify gaps and coordinate broad responses to ensure that your gift gets results.

  4. Accountable and efficient
    Our funded programs and initiatives are fiscally responsible. We are an "Organization of Excellence" - granted only to United Way's who meet and exceed rigorous standards put into place by United Way Worldwide. 

  5. Quick and easy donation process
    Make a secure online donation today.


Giving to United Way helps to ensure a stronger, healthier, and safe community. Read more about why United Way is not only still relevant in your community but what we believe to be the best investment you can make with your financial support.