Mission & History
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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