OUR MISSION

Improve lives of individuals in Payne County by uniting resources.

OUR VISION

Payne County is a community where individuals thrive because neighbors care. 

OUR VALUES

United Way of Payne County values health, education, financial stability and quality of life.

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all. 

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realized their full potential.

Financial Security 

Building financial stability and strength.

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs for a better tomorrow. 

WHY UNITED WAY

United Way of Payne County brings together individuals and organizations to implement initiatives focused on producing real results in the areas of healthy community, youth opportunity, financial security and community resiliency. By bringing together local nonprofits, businesses, elected officials and community leaders we collaborate and work to implement solutions to our community's most pervasive challenges.

THE UWPC PROCESS

Each year, the Community Investment Committee spends 350+ hours reviewing applications from local nonprofit organizations.