How Does My Donation Help? (and why should I give it to you?) 

You've heard the expression "every dollar counts" and here are a few examples of why that is such a true statement:

Your gift of $1 a week for a year ($52) provides:

• Nine children with a summer community education program.
• 52 balanced meals for a low-income person.
• Ten days of antibiotic treatment for two injured animals.

Your gift of $5 a week for a year ($260) provides:

• Four weeks of shelter for a homeless person.
• Two children the opportunity to participate in a scouting program for a year.
• Every teacher in Eaton County with information on reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.

Your gift of $10 a week for a year ($520) provides:

• Bereavement support, follow-up, grief recovery groups, and support groups for a family member of a terminally ill person.
• Seven days of shelter for a domestic abuse victim and her children.
• One year of clothing for a child (grades 6-12) living in a residential home.

This past year, in Eaton County:

• 300,000 pounds of food were distributed to more than 30 agencies in Eaton County that served the homeless and hungry.
• Volunteers responded to 12 single family fires, 3 apartment fires, and assisted 77 individuals with emergency needs in the Eaton County area.
• Over 1,400 people received substance abuse services and prevention services reached over 8,000 children and young adults in our county.
• Over 4,000 low-income people in Eaton County were served hot, nutritious, and balanced meals by attending the community dinners each week.
• 600-800 individuals and families from Eaton County were provided counseling services.
• About 12,000 meals were delivered by 100 volunteers to individuals who could not adequately care for themselves.
• Over 300 homeless and domestic violence victims from Eaton County, half of which were children, were provided emergency shelter, crisis counseling, and support services.
• Over 2,100 youth in Eaton County participated in scouting programs.

Why give through Eaton County United Way?

• 100% of your dollar goes to the agency you choose.
• Experienced volunteers knowledgeable of local needs will monitor agencies and make sure your money is well spent.
• Through United Way you are helping people who really need help.  No scams allowed!
• Your United Way donation works here, in your community.
• United Way keeps fundraising costs low.  United Way is one of the most efficient charitable organizations; the real advantage of United Way is that it can raise money for the organizations it funds far less expensively than they can ever hope to do themselves.