Mission

To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of Jackson County communities.

Vision

We will build a stronger Jackson County by mobilizing our community to improve people’s lives. To do this, we will:

Energize and inspire people to make a difference.
Craft human care goals within and across Jackson County.
Build coalitions around these goals.
Increase investments in these goals by expanding and diversifying our own development efforts and supporting those of others.
Ensure that these investments have measurable, recognizable impact.
Reflect the diversity of communities we serve.

Beliefs

At its core, United Way of Jackson County believes people are connected and interdependent. When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. We all win when children form healthy attachments through a loving family, when they succeed in school, graduate and make successful transitions to adult responsibilities. We all win when families are financially stable, when people have good health, and when people are engaged and connected. We all win when people have transportation to pursue education, access medical services and work. Through our role as convener, facilitator, and advocate, our goal is to create long-lasting change by addressing the underlying causes of problems. This belief forms the foundation for our strategies for education, income, health and transportation.

Values

Community :

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.

Compassion:

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

Empowerment:

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

Vision:

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

Integrity:

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

Accountability Standards

Finance committee manages financial and investment policy, hires the independent auditor, serves as uncompensated volunteers, and has three 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.
Contracts with audit firm for audit and tax preparation.
Conflict of interest and code of ethics for staff and volunteers.
Accounting and records retention policies regularly reviewed.360 degree evaluation of executive director.