United Way

United Way LogoThe United Way is a local nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. United Ways across the country activate community resources to make the greatest possible human impact. The United Way agency includes approximately 1,300 community-based organizations. Each is independent, separately incorporated and governed by local volunteers.

The Walmart Foundation has supported the United Way of America and its affiliates at a national level since 1983. When a Walmart of Sam's Club associate donates to the United Way through an optional payroll deduction program, the Walmart Foundation matches that contribution dollar-for-dollar. In 2008, associates and the Walmart Foundation contributed more than $13 million to more than 1,400 local United Ways through this program

Recently, the Walmart Foundation teamed up with the United Way and other organizations to help families prepare and file their taxes for free.

For more information on the United Way, visit their website at: www.unitedway.org.