- April 23, 2024
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The upcoming fiscal year's donation from the United Way of Volusia-Flagler is a total increase over last year's contribution by about 1.5%.
BY THE OBSERVER STAFF
Increasing last year’s contributions by about 1.5%, the United Way of Volusia-Flagler’s board of directors voted May 20 to donate $1.85 million to local community groups and services. Donations will be dispersed in July.
Most of the funding, about $1.48 million, will benefit United Way’s 34 partner agencies, which fund 54 local programs. Decided by ten review panels, comprising nearly 70 volunteers, allocations to a majority of these groups was increased 1.5% to 3% over last year. Also, 89% of all programs reviewed received scores of Excellent or Good by the panel, which conducted site visits and reviewed financials to score the organizations.
A one-time grant was also issued to the Salvation Army to support its Daytona Downtown Street Teams program, which supports the homeless.
“Despite difficult economic times, donors found ways to increase their giving and helped us to increase funding to our partner agencies,” said Ray Salazar, United Way of Volusia-Flagler president. “We hope to be able to continue to offer additional support and services to the people of Volusia and Flagler Counties in the years to come.”
A list of other contributions is listed as follows.
$533,508 Essential services: Providing basic needs, such as food, clothing and emergency shelter
$395,892 Critical services: Providing support, such as maintaining or obtaining employment, medical care, mental-health services and child care
$214,368 Treatment and residential services: Providing ongoing services for substance abuse, disabilities and mental health
$241,272 Prevention, education and recreation services: Providing long-term services for education, recreation and outreach
$384,233 Miscellaneous services: Providing funding for First Call for Help, The Volunteer Center and other grants or initiatives
Aside from local, state and federal government contributions, United Way is the largest single source of funding for local nonprofits. Call 366-9085.
