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When you donate to United Way, you help kids succeed. You help adults secure jobs. And you help families become healthier. Your support fuels our mission and creates stronger communities where all can thrive.

Whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way is there. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening and responding to local needs. Our reach across tens of thousands of communities means we can share innovations and scale impact to improve lives around the world.

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Why Paris Gives

”The impact of a single donation can provide someone in need with a reason to get out of bed in the morning. My experience brought to life that even $30 can help someone buy their children shoes or a backpack with supplies for the upcoming school year. It also means someone can go to the grocery store and put a meal on the table."

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Ways to Give

United Way offers several flexible ways to contribute and create lasting change. Explore each option below to learn more about how you can make an impact. And then choose what’s best for you.

  • Your donation goes where it’s needed most and makes a real difference locally and globally.

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  • Giving stock to United Way is win-win! You’ll help support our work in the community and get tax benefits. 

    Want to give? Ask your broker to transfer the stock directly to United Way or United Way Worldwide. Click or tap the button below to get all the information you or your broker will need.

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  • Thinking about your will? You can now make or update it for free — and you can leave a lasting gift to United Way at the same time! We’ve teamed up with FreeWill to offer you an easy way to create your will at no cost. 

    Use this free tool to start writing your will today. Including United Way in your plans helps support education and financial stability as well as health and basic needs for years to come. 

    Whether or not you decide to include a gift to United Way, the tool is yours to use, free of charge. 

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  • A planned gift is a powerful way to make a lasting impact and support United Way Worldwide for years to come. By including us in your will or donating unused retirement assets like your IRA or 401(k), you can leave a legacy while gaining potential tax benefits. You can also give through a donor-advised fund, contribute appreciated stocks or donate a life insurance policy that you no longer need. Even royalty income you’ve earned from books or music can be gifted. 

    Your planned gift ensures that United Way can continue making a difference for future generations.

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Our Approach

Meeting Local Needs

United Way brings local ideas, people and resources together to make sure everyone-especially the most vulnerable-has the opportunity to thrive.  

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Your Donation Creates Lasting Impact

Your gift helps build stronger, more resilient communities. Donate to United Way today and support essential programs that provide education, financial stability, health care and disaster relief.

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