About Us

United Way of Greater Cleveland helps you help our community. A volunteer-driven non-profit organization, United Way is dedicated to raising and investing funds to improve the lives of people in our community. Fundraising takes place throughout the year via online donations, a variety of special events, ticket sales and the annual campaign. Donations come from workplace campaigns, individuals, corporations and foundations. United Way brings together people from the community, area businesses, other non-profit organizations and government agencies to address the needs of some and improve our community for all.

The money raised in our most recent campaign is funding  216 health and human service programs and three federated agencies, which will help more than 450,000 members of our own community throughout the coming year. Fund are strategically invested to focus on solving some of our community’s most pressing problems in the areas of Self-Sufficiency & Basic Needs; Education, Children & Families; Community Health; Behavioral Health; Aging & Special Needs; and Capacity Building. 



Our Mission
United Way of Greater Cleveland is a leader in addressing health and human service needs through convening partnerships, funding programs, generating resources, and advocating for public policy to support our community's priorities.

Financial Accountability
Our total administrative costs continue to be much lower than the national United Way average and far less than many other charities. Because of United Way's volunteer involvement, the greatest part of your dollar possible, nearly 88 percent, goes directly to help people in need in our community.

2-1-1
For everyday needs and in times of disaster, 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, toll-free phone number that connects Greater Clevelanders with health and human services, such as food, shelter, counseling, employment assistance, quality child care and more. Visit their Web site: 211cleveland.org