LIVE UNITED is a Call to Action

Inspiring Hope – Building a Brighter Future

The United of Marshall County (UWMC) was founded in 1961 to meet the charitable needs of the community. Most people are familiar with the annual campaign through their employer or through personal contributions. Dollars are raised and distributed annually to agencies in Marshall County serving the health and human services needs for thousands of people. Local dollars help local people. UWMC has helped generations of children realize their potential, strengthened families and provided access to health care for many.

To build on the organization’s strengths and prepare for the future, the United Way established an Endowment Fund at MCCF in 2009 during a matching gift program offered by the Foundation. UWMC receives yearly distributions from the endowment to help cover operational costs. The goal long term is that the Endowment Fund grows so that every dollar donated to the United Way annual campaign will be used to support local programs and services.

The UWMC endowment is a classic example of a win-win situation. MCCF serves its mission when endowment funds are created to benefit the people of Marshall County. The United Way serves its purpose when more funds are made available to help those who are most in need. Both objectives are met. Over time, United Way will see the entire value of the original investments returned as annual distributions are made from the MCCF endowment. And United Way will still have a permanent endowment in place at MCCF to serve future generations.

Supporting an endowment for operations requires foresight and vision – and it’s an opportunity for loyal United Way supporters to make a lasting difference. Making a gift to the United Way endowment fund is an opportunity to give back to this community in a way that will matter as much fifty years from now as it does today. It is an opportunity to say to the world, “This is the community that I have chosen to call my own.”