United Way of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County

United Way of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County (UWIFBC) fights for the health, education, and financial stability for everyone in our community. With more than 80 years of experience, we are a strategic community leader, convener and advocate with in-depth knowledge of the communities we serve, the challenges that affect them and the organizations having the most impact. We serve Bonneville, Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, and Teton counties in eastern Idaho. **Our Mission** Improving people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. **Statement of Principle** More than 125 years ago, the diverse community leaders who founded United Way crossed cultural, religious and economic boundaries to make a difference through collective action. Today, diversity and inclusion remain vital to achieving our mission, living our values and advancing the common good. United Way fosters and promotes an inclusive environment that leverages the unique contributions of diverse individuals and organizations so that we can collectively and effectively create opportunities for a better life for all. United Way takes the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to affirm the essence of all individuals including the realities, background, experiences, skills and perspectives that make each person who they are. Engaging the power of diverse talent and partners results in innovative solutions and the community ownership necessary to address complex community issues. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what it means to **LIVE UNITED**. **Ethics and Accountability** Like the 13,000 other United Ways in the country, United Way of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County(UWIFBC) is an autonomous 501(c)(3) organization that is governed by a local all-volunteer Board of Directors. Additionally, a volunteer committee of financial experts from the community meets year-round, monitoring the organization’s financial position. UWIFBC is committed to ensuring your gift is invested in the most effective way possible to provide maximum results. Our operation budget is audited by an independent accounting firm and is carefully reviewed by the members of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors. **United Way's Equity Vision** We recognize structural racism and other forms of oppression have contributed to persistent disparities which United Way seeks to dismantle. Our United Way strives to engage community members, especially those whose voices have traditionally been marginalized. We work with residents, local government, and public and private partners to co-create solutions that ensure everyone has the resources, support, opportunities, and networks they need to thrive. We commit to leveraging all of our assets (convening, strategic investments, awareness building, and advocacy) to create more equitable communities for every person in Eastern Idaho.