Initiatives

Strategic investments that represent United Way Worldwide priorities with an emphasis on local conditions, that are available to all residents and provide services in our tri-county region.

The United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley is proud to be a redistribution partner through Good360—a partnership that allows the United Way to obtain retail goods from local businesses and redistribute to nonprofit agencies in the community.  Known to the community as Gifts in Kind, this program provided more than $89,000 in goods to nonprofits during 2010.

Mid-Valley 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, toll-free phone number that connects callers with local community services such as food, shelter, counseling, employment assistance, elder care, legal help, and more. During a disaster, 211 provides critical information about evacuation routes, food and shelter, as well as support during long-term recovery. 

HandsOn Mid-Willamette Valley (HandsOn) is the volunteer action center for Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counties. Our team provides resources to connect volunteers with meaningful opportunities to deeply impact our tri-county region.  We provide services that help volunteers discover their passion; prepare agencies to recruit, train, and retain volunteers; and businesses to engage their employees in mutually beneficial community involvement.