United Way of Fresno County (UWFC) brings resources together to address the most urgent issues the community faces. Through unique partnerships and approaches, UWFC mobilizes resources beyond the dollars that are pledged through their fund-raising efforts. Community partners often include schools, government policy makers, businesses, organized labor, financial institutions, voluntary and neighborhood associations, community development corporations, and the faith community.

Our vision is to build a stronger Fresno County and Central Valley by mobilizing our communities to improve lives by advancing the common good.

Our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities to make long-lasting change in community conditions.

Since 1923, UWFC has been at the heart of a great and caring community. In the fertile, sun-drenched Great Central Valley between the Sierras and the Pacific Ocean, Fresno County has the largest agriculture economy of any county in the nation. But intertwined with its rich abundance and rich heritage of cultures from around the world, Fresno County also has one of the highest poverty and unemployment levels in the nation.

The people of Fresno County value healthy families, religious faith, hard work, education, entrepreneurial creativity and collaborating for the common good. At the heart of this caring community, UWFC helps a wide range of nonprofit organizations and institutions meet real human needs, from most basic physical requirements of food, clothing, and shelter, to the most lofty reaches of mind and spirit in the arts.

You probably know UWFC best for our role in supporting a large network of local nonprofit agencies. We have a proud history of providing a convenient way for employees to give back and to help the Fresno community in need. However, the problems facing Fresno today demand a more strategic approach to charity and donors are demanding more accountability for their contributions.

UWFC is a catalyst of change to the community of Fresno County. We strive to improve communities by helping define and raise human and financial resources to achieve desired outcomes.

UWFC multiplies your gift for maximum IMPACT to build a healthier community. You care about your neighbors and our whole community, but the challenges can feel overwhelming. When you give to UWFC, we combine your gift with thousands of other contributions to maximize the IMPACT of your caring generosity and bring significant change to the people of our community.

Community Essentials are services generally found within a healthy and caring community. We provide ensured funding to organizations providing essential services after a lengthy community driven application process.

UWFC manages, operates, and supports a variety of important community programs, such as: Toys for Tots, Day of Caring, Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Women's Initiative, Lock It Up. Clean It Out. Drop It Off., VITA, SparkPoint, Adopt-A-Family and so much more.  

UWFC publishes annual reports available to the public for complete transparency and accountability of the organization. We have compiled the most recent annual reports, available for download in the pdf format. Please click here to view the latest Financial Statement.