OUR MISSION
Mobilizing caring to affect change.
OUR VISION
Creating positive community change.
STRATEGIC PILLARS
Everyone completes high school. Everyone is housed. Everyone has good health. Everyone has a foundation for a secure future.
EQUITY STATEMENT
United Way fights for the education, income, health, housing, and transportation of every person in our community.
We know the work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is unique to every community around the world. At right, see how we outline our commitment to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient organization & community.
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE:
We take the broadest possible view of diversity as we continue to learn and be inclusive.
WE VALUE …
the visible and invisible qualities that make you who you are.
WE WELCOME …
that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the principles expressed here.
WE BELIEVE …
that each United Way partner, donor, volunteer, advocate, employee, and person served must have equal access to solving community problems.
WE STRIVE …
to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work which contributes to a sustainable and resilient organization & community.
WE COMMIT …
to using these practices for our business, our communities, and our relationships. Join us in embracing diversity, equity and inclusion for every person and every family in our community.
STATEMENT ON RACE
United Way fights for the education, income, health, housing, and transportation of every person in our community.
WE ACKNOWLEDGE …
the pain and wrongdoing that racism and ethnic discrimination have inflicted on Black, Indigenous, and people of color. We understand this acknowledgement is a necessary first step to healing and reconciliation that will lay the groundwork for a growing, collaborative, and thriving community.
WE RECOGNIZE …
structural racism in the workplace, schools, and community ethnic discrimination and other forms of oppression have contributed to disparities which United Way seeks to dismantle. We know this is challenging and can be uncomfortable to talk about. We acknowledge discomfort is normal and invite community members to engage to bring about true change.
WE UNDERSTAND …
that these disparities have existed in the past and persist in the present. We are committed to learning about and understanding our biases and seek to understand ways we can do better every day and invite the community to help and inform us when/if we fall short.
WE ACKNOWLEDGE …
that these inequities are the result of policies and practices that work to marginalize entire populations of people. We are committed to changing racist, systematic policies and practices.
WE DENOUNCE …
and stand against racism and ethnic discrimination because it undermines the well-being and vitality of our communities, so we pledge to stand up and support all affected by racism. We are laying ground to heal and grow together through understanding and reconciliation.
WE STRIVE …
to engage community members, especially those whose voices have traditionally been marginalized. We work with residents, businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and faith communities to co-create solutions that ensure everyone has the resources, supports, opportunities, and networks they need to thrive.
WE COMMIT …
to leveraging all our assets (convening, strategic investments, awareness building, advocacy) to create more equitable communities.
WE …
do this together because disparities are real. We vow to help educate the community on the dangers of racism and help teach how to avoid racial aggressions, racial stereotypes, as well as raise awareness of the issues and concerns associated with this problem within our community.
LAND AND PEOPLES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We are here because this land was occupied, and its traditional people were displaced by colonists and settlers. As settlers and/or guests, we recognize the strong and diverse Native communities in our region today, from Tribes both local and distant, and offer respect and gratitude for their stewardship of these lands throughout the generations. We encourage you to learn about the land you reside on, and to join us in advocating for the inherent sovereignty of Indigenous people. We stand on the grounds of the Shasta, Takelma and Latgawa Peoples.
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The Values of the United Way of Jackson County
diverse population to discover and deliver solutions
to the challenges which
impact the health and well being of all of us.
Accountability Standards
- Finance and Investment Committee manages financial and investment policy, hires the independent auditor, serves as uncompensated volunteers, and has four CPA members.
- Board requires staff to be responsible for accuracy, fairness and completeness of financial statements
and IRS 990.
- Have established procedures for anonymous report of any financial concerns and ensure that any report is fully investigated.
- Have established procedures for anonymous report of any financial concerns and ensure that any report is fully investigated.
- Conflict of interest and code of ethics for staff and volunteers are updated annually.
- Accounting and records retention policies regularly reviewed.
- 360 degree evaluation of CEO/Executive Director.
990s, Audited Financial Statements and Annual Reports to the Community for United Way of Jackson County
2012-13 Audited Financial Statements
2011 January to June Report
segmented because of shift from calendar year to June to July fiscal year.
Our Staff Directory
Our Governance Board for 2024-25
President:
Becky Snyder
Community Volunteer
1st Vice President:
Dr. Bret Champion
Medford School District
2nd Vice President:
Jessica Murrey
Wicked Saints Studios
Secretary:
Chris DuBose
First Interstate Bank
Treasurer:
Jason Lukaszewicz
Rogue Credit Union
Erick Acosta
Road to Success
Angela Beeks
Human Bean
Amy Belkin
Teresa McCormick Center
Joshua Blesse
Prestige Fencing LLC
Brande Cowden
People’s Bank of Commerce
Brenda Doggett
Community Volunteer
Ed Felan
SilverTree Wealth Partners
Penny Garrett
Community Volunteer
Anne Golden
Community Volunteer
Lisa Greif
Two Rivers Legal
Aaron Hoefling
First Interstate Bank
Jeffrey Hollister
Regence BlueCross BlueShield
John Howard
Community Volunteer
Beth Lindsay
Community Volunteer
Frank Lucas
Community Volunteer
Robb Mayers
Outlier Construction Company
Seanne McVarish
McVarish Interiors
Laura Millette
Phoenix – Talent School District
Catherine Noah
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
DL Richardson
Southern Oregon Education Services District
Susan Sauder
Providence Medford Medical Center
Belle Shepherd
Oregon Health Authority
Sue Slack
Community Volunteer
Mariah Smith
Rogue Credit Union
Rebecca Smith
Community Volunteer
Dan Thorndike
Medford Fabrication
Eric Torrey
AmeriTitle
Cooper Whitman
Pacific Power