A Message from our Executive Director, Iddy Andrews

Dear Shelby County Friends,

Thank you for visiting the Shelby County United Way web site. We have great plans for 2008 and are moving forward with a number of changes and initiatives that we are eager to share with you. As you spend time on our website you will note a number of changes in our programming. All of our member agencies are now divided into Impact Areas and include the following focuses: Investing in Children and Youth, Strengthening Families and Individuals, Promoting Health and Well Being, Enriching the Lives of Seniors, and Caring for People in Crisis.

We have also expanded our outreach and funding to a number of non-agency programs and organizations. In 2006 we allocated $30,000 to our Special Project Grant Budget, and in 2007 we allocated $50,000. This allows us to fund worthwhile nonprofit projects in the community which go beyond our funding of member agencies.

Due to the generosity of the community, we have been able to add an additional agency – Gateway Youth which serves children at-risk between the ages of 7 – 17. As we all know, the youth represent our future, and we believe this funding to be well invested and one that will make a positive impact in our community.  

We are grateful to our contributors as well as our staff, board of trustees, campaign volunteers, and all others who selflessly give of their time and enthusiasm to the Shelby County United Way. All are dedicated to making a difference in the day-to-day lives of the people of Shelby County.  We thank you for supporting us and the community in making a difference.

Sincerely,
Iddy Andrews
Executive Director
Shelby County United Way