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.

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

United Way of Fresno County�s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities to make long-lasting change in community conditions.

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, UW 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 United Way 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.

 United Way of Fresno County 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 United Way of Fresno County, 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. The United Way of Fresno County provides ensured funding to organizations providing essential services after a lengthy community driven application process.

 The UWFC manages, operates, and supports a variety of important community programs. Programs like Day of Caring, Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Fresno CORAL, Toys for Tots, Weed and Seed, Wrap up a Wish and many others.

 United Way of Fresno County 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.