United Way of the River Cities

We focus on these critical issues in six counties across West Virginia and Ohio. We also support safety-net (basic needs) services to ensure individuals and families have access to the foundations of living. We fight by forging partnerships, by mobilizing both human and financial resources, and by inspiring people to join us to create solutions to our community’s most pressing problems. United Way provides funding to agency programs and works collaboratively with organizations and individuals. We focus on outcomes, so we know that our investment of donor dollars is making the most significant impact. United Way of the River Cities’ community partnerships – the [Prevention Empowerment Partnership](https://www.unitedwayrivercities.org/about-us/health/), the [Education Initiative](https://www.unitedwayrivercities.org/unitedwayrivercities.org/education/), and the [Free Tax Coalition](https://www.unitedwayrivercities.org/unitedwayrivercities.org/financial-stability/) – are funded by grants and United Way of the River Cities. **Our Mission** We connect our community with resources to reduce poverty and improve lives. **OUR Vision** We envision a community where everyone has the tools and opportunity to thrive. **OUR SERVICE AREA** United Way of the River Cities serves communities such as Huntington and Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and Ironton, Ohio: - Cabell County, WV - Lincoln County, WV - Mason County, WV - Wayne County, WV - Gallia County, OH - Lawrence County, OH A grant process supports the selected agency programs that address the identified critical issues. Learn more about our [Funds Distribution process](https://www.unitedwayrivercities.org/unitedwayrivercities.org/funds-distribution-process/). To ensure that programs are achieving their predicted outcomes and having the expected impact, agencies report semi-annually on their progress, and community volunteers also conduct site visits. United Way of the River Cities impacts our community by focusing our work on its most critical problems. Volunteers and local experts regularly review relevant data, so that we remain responsive to the biggest challenges our community faces.