Mission & History
The mission of the United Way of Portage County is
The United Way of Portage County inspires people to work together to improve lives and build stronger communities.
History
In 1945 a group of concerned citizens formed the Stevens Point War Chest to help the war effort through a coordinated local fund drive. While the name and the focus have changed, United Way continues to raise money through a community-wide fund drive each year. In the 2008 campaign, over $2.5 million was pledged.
United Way of Portage County is one of 1,300 nonprofit United Ways in the United States. Each operates independently and is governed by a local volunteer board of directors.
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