About Us

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.

The Values of the United Way of Jackson County

We bring together our
diverse population to discover and deliver solutions
to the challenges which
impact the health and well being of all of us.

We offer opportunity, encouragement and inspiration within our community to care for one another.

We provide the ability to grow, collaborate and transform for individuals, organizations and communities.

We help people fulfill their potential and improve lives in our community by informing, advocating, convening and facilitating human services.

We are honest and trustworthy providing clarity, consistency and strength in our mission.

We promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in our committees, councils, Board and staff. We develop leaders who are educated and aware of DEI. We work to ensure our policies and procedures honor DEI.

Accountability Standards

Finance and Investment Committee manages financial and investment policy, hires the independent auditor, serves as uncompensated volunteers, and has four CPA members.