Where does the money go?

Where Your Support Goes

Donations to United Way Grays Harbor are distributed to nonprofit programs serving residents across Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties. Funding decisions are guided by local volunteers and leaders who assess community priorities, ensuring donations stay local and are directed to programs meeting real needs in our communities. Real Impact, Right Here at Home

At United Way Grays Harbor, every gift is more than a donation it’s momentum. It feeds families. It mentors kids. It keeps vital programs running. It helps our neighbors find stability, dignity, and hope.

When you support United Way Grays Harbor, you’re fueling the local partners who show up every single day to:

• Make sure no child goes hungry

• Help parents through crisis and toward stability

• Keep afterschool and youth programs open

• Support education, resilience, and long-term opportunity
  

Your support stays right here in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties strengthening programs, empowering families, and building a more resilient community for all of us.

We’re small but mighty. And with your support, this community does big things.

💙 See your impact in our 2025 Impact Report : Download Our Impact Report→

How Local Giving Works

A local charity keeps donations in the community by partnering with organizations already doing the work. United Way Grays Harbor funds programs based on community-led priorities and distributes resources to partners serving Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport, and other local communities. This helps ensure that donations are invested in long-term community impact rather than being spread outside the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does United Way Grays Harbor decide where donations go?

United Way Grays Harbor distributes funds to local nonprofit programs serving Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties based on community priorities. Local volunteers and board members review program requests to ensure support is directed to areas of greatest local need.

Does United Way Grays Harbor keep donations local?

Yes. Donations to United Way Grays Harbor stay local and support nonprofit programs serving Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties. Funding decisions are made locally to address challenges facing our own communities.

How does United Way Grays Harbor support other nonprofits?

United Way Grays Harbor works in partnership with local nonprofit organizations by coordinating funding, aligning shared priorities, and helping strengthen the overall network of services available to families and individuals across the region.

Why give through United Way Grays Harbor instead of giving to one organization?

Giving through United Way Grays Harbor helps support multiple trusted local programs through one community guided process. This approach complements direct giving and helps ensure services across the community are coordinated and responsive to changing needs.

How is United Way Grays Harbor different from a single program nonprofit?

While many nonprofits focus on one specific service, United Way Grays Harbor takes a broader view of community needs. By working with multiple partners, United Way helps connect resources, reduce gaps in services, and support long term community stability.