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.