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Since 1951, concerned citizens have rallied annually to support the community through United Way. The goal to help people in need has not changed over the more than 50 years we have been in existence. Today, United Way does more than any one donor or charity can do alone. Individual investors who want to make a real impact by improving the quality of life for area residents, and therefore build a stronger community, are making a difference everyday.
United Way of Knox County is moving toward a system of measurement that gauges community impact – the number of lives touched and the results achieved as a result of donor investments made in United Way’s work.
In assessing community needs United Way researches community issues and then works to craft community solutions, leverage funding and other resources, and then invest in programs that get results. We measure our successes by the lives we change, not just the number of services we provide.
That’s what matters to residents in Knox County.
Accountability Matters
United Way's volunteer leadership and staff are committed to maintaining transparency with donors as well as the general public. Click here if you would like to view our most recently filed IRS Form 990. In 2006, United Way of Knox County reported an 12.75% administrative overhead which is below the board approved goal of maintaining administrative costs at or below 15% of what is collected in any given year.
Results Matters
Thanks to investments made by Knox County residents, the 2006 campaign to raise $600,000 went over the top. To-date, the 2007 campaign to raised $630,000 has hit the 80% marker on the campaign thermometer and continues to grow every day.
For information shared at United Way's Annual Meeting on February 7, 2007, you may view the 2006 Report to Stakeholders which was distributed during that meeting along with the 2006 Agency Results and Investments.
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