Help us create stability in Northern California

Join us in our fight for health, education, financial wellness & disaster relief for all people in our communities.

Nine NorCal Counties

United Way of Northern California is a convener, direct service provider, & funder working to improve the quality of life in nine NorCal counties: Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama & Trinity.

Who We Are

United Way of Northern California is a leading nonprofit and thought leader that works to help Northern California residents build better lives. We do this by running and supporting programs focusing on the building blocks of a good life – health, education, housing, and financial stability. Our team is here for individuals and the community during public emergencies, disasters, or other crises.

We are part of United Way Worldwide - the world’s largest philanthropic network, with deep and enduring relationships across government, business, and nonprofit sectors. United Way Worldwide is engaged in nearly 990 communities in the United States and in over 30 countries worldwide. 

Each local branch operates autonomously; the local Board of Directors decides how money is raised and spent in each community. 

MISSION

Our mission is to fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community and to be there for the community and its residents during times of crisis.

VISION

Our vision is to enhance the quality of life in our community by mobilizing the desire and capacity of people to care for one another.

Our Values

  • We are community-centered. We protect the well-being of our neighbors and environment by actively listening and collaborating within our local and regional community, our agency, and our state and federal governments. We collaborate with other organizations in everything we do. Because of this, we have the strength and backing to take on complex issues. 

  • We meet the needs of our communities by taking a stand against racism and discrimination, embracing equity and diversity, and leading with empathy. We promote equity in our mission to improve health, education, financial wellness, and disaster recovery for ALL people in Northern California. Learn more on our United for Equity page. 

  • We pursue the stability of everyone by seeking and forging solutions, searching to deeply understand the issues, and educating ourselves and the community. 

  • We proceed with courage and integrity by finding enjoyment in the work and the people around us as stewards of the community. We believe in running toward the difficult problems facing our communities rather than running away from them. 

Nonprofit Standing

United Way of Northern California is a registered 501c3 nonprofit. We are committed to operating ethically and transparently in everything we do. Every dollar raised by UWNC is spent in our nine-county service area. 

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