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02.09.06
UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE BEGINS FUND DISTRIBUTION

Each year, thousands of people in Knoxville come together in the largest community-wide fund-raising effort in our area, but what happens to those dollars after they are collected? What does it take to distribute millions in our community? Who makes those decisions, and how are the greatest needs determined?

Throughout the year, nearly 200 volunteers work diligently to visit over 140 health and human service programs funded by United Way. In February, those same volunteers review funding requests and distribute the money raised during the fall United Way campaign.

"I am always amazed to watch the allocation process at work," Lee Thomas, allocations committee chairman, said. "One of our community's most valuable resources is its volunteers. They are committed and put long hours into reviewing funding requests and working with the community partners. They are quick to ask the hard questions, and they are very concerned about stewardship of the donors' contributions ensuring that those dollars are spent in a manner that has the greatest impact for this community. "

Each United Way community partner is scheduled to present their programs and make requests for funding. Volunteers then review the proposals and make recommendations based on where they feel the dollars will make the greatest impact. Funding recommendations will be formally approved at United Way's annual meeting in April.

Thanks to our community's support, United Way exceeded the goal of $11.7 million, enabling volunteers to have more resources available to mentor our children, provide safe neighborhoods, support our aging population and meet other increasing social service needs.

United Way of Greater Knoxville is a local, independent organization dedicated to improving lives by building a better community. In partnership with 50 agencies, local business, community leaders and ordinary citizens, United Way tackles issues that matter most. By working together, we provide a safety net of services addressing Knoxville's most basic needs while working toward lasting change.

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