Metro United Way is a non-profit organization based in
Louisville, Kentucky
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and is part of the
United Way Worldwide
United Way is an international network of over 1,800 local nonprofit organization, nonprofit fundraising affiliates. United Way was the largest nonprofit organization in the United States by donations from the public, prior to 2016.
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system of 1,800 community-based offices located across 45 countries and territories. Founded in 1917, Metro United Way serves to improve the lives of the surrounding communities (Louisville metro and Southern Indiana) by engaging people to give, advocate and
volunteer
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. This is accomplished through partnerships with schools, government organizations, corporations, organized labor, banks, community organizations, and neighborhood associations. Metro United Way has a goal of advancing the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all, by focusing primarily on education, financial stability and healthy lives.
On July 12, 2021, Adria Johnson was selected as the organization's President and CEO.
See also
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United Way of America
United Way is an international network of over 1,800 local nonprofit fundraising affiliates. United Way was the largest nonprofit organization in the United States by donations from the public, prior to 2016.
United Way organizations raise funds ...
External links
Official site
References
Is Metro United Way becoming the 'Untied Way'?
Louisville nonprofits court millennials
United Way cuts funding for 15 programs
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