United Way

United Way of Northeast Arkansas

Since 1955, the United Way of Northeast Arkansas has played a vital role in the funding of the Girl Scouts of Crowley's Ridge Council.  To learn more about the United Way of Northeast Arkansas, visit www.uw-info.org

Mission The United Way of Northeast Arkansas is an organization dedicated to helping people.  This is accomplished by volunteers and staff who assess community needs, raise funds, allocate resources, and encourage collaborative efforts to build a stronger and healthier community.

Values United Way offers an opportunity for donors to ‘unite’ under one umbrella in order to affect change and improve lives in the community.  In addition, the organization brings together volunteers, health and human service agencies, government officials and other leaders in the community to assess and respond to the immediate needs that are in Northeast Arkansas.

History The United Fund was organized in 1955 with six agencies.  The United Fund changed its name to United Way of Jonesboro in 1972 and in 1973 United Way of Jonesboro changed its name to United Way of Greater Jonesboro.  In 1994 Day of Caring began.  United Way of Greater Jonesboro will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2005.

Volunteers United Way of Northeast Arkansas is made of mostly volunteers.  The Board of Trustees, Committees, Day of Caring, etc are all volunteers.  These volunteers help make key decisions about how our organization operates in the community.

Agencies Numerous organizations receive funding from United Way of Northeast Arkansas.  These programs focus on Building Vital and Safe Neighborhoods, Helping Children and Youth Succeed, Promoting Self-Sufficiency, Strengthening and Supporting Families, and Supporting Vulnerable and Aging Populations.  Programs are monitored for efficiency, and together offer a wide-reaching, comprehensive response to the health and human service needs in our community.