About

For 55 years, River Valley United Way has been working to meet the needs of vulnerable families in our area. No matter the crises, we have always steadfastly committed to LIVE UNITED and care for our community.

We are uniquely positioned to bring people, community partners, foundations, businesses, and government agencies together to build awareness of the challenges that poverty creates, focus on where the need is the greatest, and scale what works to create a sustainable impact.

OUR MISSION

Improve lives, strengthen communities, and advance equity by mobilizing the caring power of people across our region.

We’re working hard to create a future where kids in our area are free from instability and worry so they can play and discover, learn, and grow. 
    
Free from poverty. Free to reach their potential.

Currently, 18% of Arkansas River Valley Residents live in poverty, and 1 in 3 families can't pay for basic needs.

Those families must choose between the following:

• Rent or groceries
• Heat or healthcare
• Shoes or gasoline

Together, we can make our community a better place for everyone.

We can continue investing in our community's kids and families with your support.

VISION STATEMENT

We envision an equitable, thriving, and united community achieved through collaborative leadership. 

OUR VALUES

AGILITY 
We foster a culture of responsiveness and flexibility conducive to innovation in every business area.

EQUITY 
We ensure that our policies, practices, and distribution of resources prioritize historically marginalized communities so that all members of our community thrive.

ACCOUNTABILITY
We meet our commitments and deliver high-quality, high-value results. 

COLLABORATION 
We actively include and engage all community members so that our work can be informed and enriched by diverse experiences and perspectives. 

INTEGRITY
We are transparent, honest, dependable, and trustworthy in every interaction and as stewards of resources. 

SERVICE
We ensure that all of our work is for the good of others, both within the organization and in the community.