Is United Way Governed Locally or by the National Organization?
United Way of Odessa is an autonomous and locally governed organization. A volunteer Board of Trustees composed of local key business and community leaders in Odessa governs the organization. However, the United Way of Odessa is affiliated with United Way of America’s national service and training centers.
How much of my donation goes to helping people?
Our local United Way has been successful at keeping its overhead costs to a minimum. In fact, 80 cents on every dollar that you give, goes directly to programs and services that matter the most, supporting children, families and improving our community.Is my contribution to United Way tax deductible?
If you itemize deductions on your annual income taxes, then your donation is tax deductible. If you have more in-depth tax deduction questions, we encourage you to check with your tax advisor.Why should I give to United Way, when I also receive solicitations from other charitable organizations?
Your gift to United Way allows you to accomplish more than you can alone accomplish. When you give to a specific charity, you support a cause. When you give to United Way, you help improve people’s lives and strengthen our entire community!United Way invests your donation in more well-managed programs that change lives and strengthen families more than any other organization in this community. Your local United Way supports the entire family. Our expertise and standards of excellence for helping others are unequalled in Ector County.
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United Way of Odessa Announces 2009 Campaign Results
11/19/09
United Way of Odessa Campaign Chair Buz Browning announced that the campaign results for 2009 are projected to be comparable to the 2008 campaign.
With final projected numbers around $1.8 million, the 2009 campaign ...
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Despite Economic Times, Odessans are Coming Through
11/2/09
Even with the poor economic climate, local companies and individuals are giving what they can to the United Way of Odessa. Many Odessa based companies are actually giving more to ...
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2009 Day of Caring a Success
8/5/2009
The United Way of Odessa, with the help of over 65 local volunteers, completed seven projects during its Day of Caring.
The projects included painting, organizing a warehouse, building a wheel ...
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