Glossary   FAQs   Why is United Way the most effective way to give back to the community? What is the United Way of Coastal Georgia’s Overhead? What is included in United Way of Coastal Georgia’s overhead costs? Who runs our United Way? What Makes United Way Different? What Is United Way? What does United Way do? I heard United Way is changing? What does that mean? How is our United Way connected to United Way in other cities? How is United Way doing, given the state of our economy? Has the economy affected how much money United Way gives to agencies? In these tough economic times, how can I help if I have fewer resources to give a financial gift? How can I GIVE to United Way? What is the easiest way to Give? Why should I give in a tough economy? Why Give To United Way? Why not just donate directly to an agency? I never use agency services. Why should I give? Why Is United Way the Best Choice for My Gift? How do you know the money you give to United Way is being used effectively? Can I donate stock and other securities to United Way? Do people ever include a gift to United Way when they make a will? Are United Way donations tax-deductible? Do I automatically get a receipt for my donation? Is personal information from donors protected? Why should I give if my spouse/partner already gives? Can I designate my gift? I prefer to support one or two agencies directly. Why should I contribute to the United Way? Who decides where my contribution goes? What is the value of giving to United Way if I am just passing my donation through to another agency? How can I ADVOCATE for United Way? How can I VOLUNTEER for United Way? How many people are helped by United Way? How many agencies does United Way fund? Does the United Way of Coastal Georgia have a set group of agencies? Does United Way fund the same agencies every year? Why aren't all agencies affiliated with United Way? How can I get help from a United Way agency? The agency that I support doesn’t receive United Way funding. Why isn’t my favorite agency a United Way member? How does an agency or organization become a United Way funding partner? Does United Way give money to church-affiliated agencies? Why do some programs/services supported by United Way charge a fee? What about government programs? Isn't that what they're supposed to do? I know of someone who didn't get help. Don't United Way and its Partners Agencies help everyone? Can people phone the United Way to get help? The agency that I support doesn’t receive United Way funding. Why isn’t my favorite agency a United Way member?   Why do some programs/services supported by United Way charge a fee? What about government programs? Isn't that what they're supposed to do? Does United Way give money to church-affiliated agencies? How does the United Way of Coastal Georgia monitor whether community partners do what they are supposed to do with their United Way funding? How does United Way allocate donations? How do I know that my donation will be effective? I live in one county and work in another one – where does my money go? How do I know that my donation will be effective? Why should I make my gift through United Way instead of giving directly to agencies of my choice? Why not give directly to one or two other nonprofits and cut out United Way’s overhead? What if I don't want my money to go to a certain agency? Everyone needs help in an emergency. Does United Way support any services of this kind? What is United Way 211? Our employees and their families are struggling.  How can we ask them to give? How can lower paid employees be expected to give? I would like to help, but I just can't afford it. What can I do? How can I continue to give to United Way after I retire? What happens if I change jobs while giving through payroll deduction? If I become unemployed sometime after making my pledge, am I obligated to pay my entire pledge? Why should I give if my spouse/partner already gives? What if I feel pressured to give?