2011 Campaign Awards Breakfast
2011 Campaign
Answers To Most Common Questions
What is the United Way?
The United Way of Northern Ozaukee is a non-profit organization that conducts a single,
communitywide fund-raising campaign once a year to provide monies for local health and human
service agencies, addressing the greatest needs within our community. Essential to Northern
Ozaukee include helping children and youth, strengthening families and individuals, providing for
the elderly and people with special needs, meeting basic needs and providing information and
outreach.
What are the United Way member agencies?
The health and human service member agencies that currently receive funding on a year-round
basis are listed in our current campaign brochure and on the website.
Who determines how my money is spent?
Volunteers. Individuals, like you, who represent a broad spectrum of the Northern Ozaukee County
area, serving on the United Way Planning and Allocations Committee. The United Way of Northern
Ozaukee is a local, autonomous organization, making local decisions on how monies are raised
and how monies are spent. We are not governed by a national organization, nor do we follow
mandated policies and procedures.
Does my money stay in ozaukee county?
Yes. The major part of your contribution always has and always will stay in Ozaukee County,
helping to address the greatest community needs, aiding thousands of people annually. All United
Way member agencies provide service in Ozaukee County.
Why should I give; I don't use the service?
Chances are, you will use a United Way member agency sometime in your life. When you consider
the tremendous range of services provided by United Way agencies, you or a family member at
some point in time will probably use one of the services. Perhaps your son will become a Boy
Scout or your daughter a Girl Scout. Or perhaps you'll need help with a senior member of your
family, or a family member may need the service of a food pantry. Whatever the occasion, the
United Way member agencies meet the needs of thousands of people in our area, assuring all of
us a better place to live and work.
Why do some agencies charge fFees?
The majority of United Way agencies receive only a portion of their support from the annual United
Way Campaign. United Way allocations are made to agencies based on the difference between
what is collected in fees, memberships, rentals, government contracts, and the true operating costs
of the agency. Fees are based on ability to pay.
How much of my dollar goes toward administration and fundraising
expenses?
Fifteen cents. The United Way of Northern Ozaukee is extremely proud of its efficiency and
accountability. Of every dollar raised, 85 percent goes toward funding services. Only 15 cents on
each dollar funds our campaign costs and administrative expenses.
What's the easiest way to Contribute?
Payroll deduction is by far the most convenient method of contribution. A small amount is taken
from your paycheck per payday, allowing you to continue meeting your already established
financial obligations.
Can I designate my contribution to a single agency or to another county with United Way?
Hopefully you would contribute to the United Way general campaign, leaving the allocations to the
discretion of the Planning and Allocations Committee's already determined allocations for the year.
What if I have another question?
Call the United Way office at 262-284-8098 or you can e-mail us at uwno@sbcglobal.net. You may
call any of the United Way agencies directly if you wish. You will be pleased to find that they are
anxious to be of service.
