Direct Services
Community Impact Grants
At the heart of our mission is the work we do to support and strengthen the incredible network of nonprofit organizations serving Central Arkansas. Through our grant funding, we are able to invest directly into programs that address critical needs across youth opportunity, financial stability, healthy communities, and community resiliency. A dollar given through United Way of Central Arkansas has a much greater impact than a single dollar given directly to a funded agency. The grants not only fund local programs, but are utilized by the recipient non-profits to obtain matching grant funds from other sources- sometimes at a rate of a 20 to 1 match!
We campaign for an entire year in order to raise the funds for these impact grants.
Program Cost per Year - $425,000
Charity Tracker
This is an online database that connects resources, service providers, and those in need within a community. Each service provider has it's own page and is able to create cases with notes and services provided for each person in need and send out specific requests for needs or offer up free items they may have to donate. Each in-network agency is able to see the information. Charity Tracker enables a constant flow of resources, tracking capabilities, helps prevent redundant services, and so much more.
We offer Charity Tracker for free to our service area!
Program Cost per Year - $7,500
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VITA Free Tax Prep
This programs helps the residents of Faulkner, Van Buren, Perry and Conway County keep their hard-earned money in their pockets. Tax Preparation is expensive, and for households making less than $56,000 a year, this service is much needed. In 2024, we prepared 255 Tax Returns and brought $324,207.00 dollars back into the community.
Program Cost per Year - $32,000