Our Team of Volunteers

Amplifying community-driven solutions

The heart of our community

Sampson County has always been a place where neighbors look out for one another. United Way of Sampson County builds on that tradition by bringing people, nonprofits, and resources together to strengthen our community. By focusing on education, financial stability, and health, we work to create opportunities that help individuals and families across our county thrive.

LIVE UNITED!

Together we can accomplish more than any one of us can do alone. And when we reach out a hand to one, we improve the lives of many.

United Way of Sampson County works to advance the common good by focusing on three key areas: education, financial stability, and health. These are the building blocks of a strong community and a better quality of life. Education helps people gain the skills needed for good jobs. Stable income supports economic security for families. Good health allows individuals and communities to thrive.

Our goal is to create lasting change so everyone in our community has the opportunity to succeed. That’s what we mean when we say LIVE UNITED.

We invite you to be part of that change. You can support our work by giving to our annual campaign, volunteering with one of our community’s nonprofit organizations, or advocating for solutions that strengthen Sampson County. When we work together, we can create a brighter future for our community

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Get involved with United Way of Sampson County. Contact us today to become a part of our growing team of volunteers in Clinton, Roseboro, Harrells, Newton Grove, Garland, Salemburg, Autryville, and Turkey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • United Way of Sampson County, incorporated in 1991, is a local non-profit organization that is the single largest non- government agency that funds health and human services in our community. Our campaign dollars support a network of 12 local agencies which serve our county.

  • United Way provides funding to human service agencies and our focus is on education, health and income.

  • The United Way of Sampson County employs only one part time executive director. We are a volunteer driven organization.

  • United Way is a community organization governed by a local volunteer Board of Directors who oversees policies, activities, and procedures. These community volunteers reflect the cultural diversity of our area. A single part-time staff member works closely with the board and handles United Way's daily operations.

  • The volunteer Board of Directors makes all decisions in the distribution of United Way funds.

  • Most people give to the campaign to help others in need. In addition, there may be an interest in one or more agencies that United Way supports and a desire to build a stronger community.

  • United Way's community-based oversight ensures that the charities you support through United Way adhere to sound fiscal policies, and that programs provide needed services.

  • YES! But you can only designate to the partner agencies that we support. The partner agencies are listed in the brochure and pledge card.

  • United Way coordinates the annual Days of Caring event which provides opportunities for employee groups as well as others such as civic and church organizations to participate in one-day volunteer projects at local non-profit agencies.

  • United Way is reviewed annually by a local accounting firm which reviews the fiscal operation of the organization. The volunteer Board of Directors which meets monthly approves the operating budget and carefully reviews the financial statements. Volunteer driven, the organization’s operating costs are very low and well below the national standard for charitable organizations.

  • The United Way Board of Directors oversees the funding allocations to all partner agencies. These experienced volunteers review financial reports, annual audits, agency programs and their outcomes to ensure quality programs. Allocations to agencies are available to the community.

    Every United Way partner agency meets these high standards to ensure quality and efficiency:

    • Recognized by the IRS as a non-profit organization

    • Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors

    • Provides for a health and human service care need

    • Provides financial statements by an independent certified public accountant

    • Provides a detailed application including financial statements

    • Annually presents entire budget and outcomes to a panel of community volunteers

  • Many agencies do receive governmental funding. However, United Way funding often allow agencies to leverage available government funds, which maximizes their resources. In fact, given the shrinking government dollars, privately funded organizations like United Way are even more important than ever for agencies to continue providing services.

  • United Way touches 1 in 3 residents in Sampson County. You never know when you, a member of your family, or a neighbor may need a program supported by United Way. Your gift helps ensure that the United Way services are available when they are needed.

  • NO! All campaign dollars raised are used to support partner agencies and United Way’s budget. All meals and special events are sponsored through local businesses and individuals.

  • Funding applications are available November 15th in the year preceding funding distribution and due in early January. All 501 (c) (3) non-profit and government agencies are eligible to apply but must have financial statements provided by an independent certified public accountant to be considered. Please contact us to receive an application and find out more about the application process and audit policy.