The Town of Palm Beach United Way works closely with our partner agencies to ensure that our annual donations are carefully and thoughtfully put to good use to help the most people. Every year, United Way volunteers assess agency programs for targeted outcomes and measurable results. We believe that quality programs and services can only be accomplished consistently and over the long run if an agency has the appropriate governance, financial, and administrative structure in place.
The allocation process ensures fiscal and program accountability for all agencies receiving Town of Palm Beach United Way funds. In the process, volunteers challenge each agency's effectiveness at providing services, review the need for those services in Palm Beach County, and analyze the impact of United Way funding in meeting those needs.
Allocation Committee
The Town of Palm Beach United Way distributes funds to nonprofit partner agencies through a volunteer-driven grant allocation review process, which is the cornerstone of our organization’s commitment to accountability and impact.
Allocation Committee volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of thousands of donors. Over three months, these dedicated volunteers invest countless hours assessing community needs and agency services. They carefully analyze financial information, visit partner agencies, and meet with agency staff and board members to develop informed funding recommendations for the Town of Palm Beach United Way Board of Trustees.
It’s important to note that last year, 140 volunteers reviewed 78 health and human service programs across Palm Beach County. Collectively, the committee brought over 850 years of combined experience, contributed more than 1,200 volunteer hours, and drove approximately 8,500 miles to visit partner agencies and assess programs firsthand.
These remarkable efforts highlight the deep commitment of our volunteers to ensure that Town of Palm Beach United Way funds are invested wisely and effectively to meet our community’s most pressing needs.
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We use donor dollars to provide financial support to diverse health and human service programs that work in concert to improve the lives of people in need throughout Palm Beach County. The graph illustrates what percent is invested in each of our impact areas.
