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United Way is engaged in nearly 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories worldwide. We are focused on creating community-based and community-led solutions that strengthen the cornerstones for a good quality of life: education, financial stability and health. We envision a world where every community is a strong one, with jobs that pay a livable wage, good schools and a healthy environment. Around the world, we engage people and organizations in innovative solutions that are transforming that vision into reality.

World Central Kitchen is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters.

CDP’s mission is to transform disaster giving by providing timely and thoughtful strategies to increase donors’ impact during domestic

The American Red Cross (ARC), established in 1881 by Clara Barton, is a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education across the United States. As the U.S. affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, it plays a crucial role in disaster response and public safety. The ARC is the largest supplier of blood products in the country, collecting and processing around 40 percent of the nation's blood supply for distribution to approximately 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers. The organization ensures the safety of the blood supply through rigorous testing and research, having been a pioneer in developing testing methods for various infectious diseases. Additionally, the ARC operates a nationwide hemovigilance program that monitors donor and patient reactions to improve blood product quality. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the American Red Cross also collaborates with key committees and regulatory bodies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to enhance safety standards in blood services.

The Global Refuge Project is improving the health of vulnerable populations by creating sustainable livelihoods through economic empowerment.

Immigrants Rising provides undocumented youth the tools they need to reform themselves and their institutions. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in San Francisco, California.

RCIE is a co-working ecosystem that connects entrepreneurs to a customized curriculum, corporate partners, and access to capital. It is designed to connect the next generation of multi-cultural and women entrepreneurs to the tools and relationships required to turn dreams into reality. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Paths for Success Foundation is a nonprofit agency that assists communities in acquiring skills, credentials, and certifications for jobs.

Virginia Supportive Housing is a nonprofit organization that offers affordable housing and supportive services for homeless communities.

Scale Link was deliberately established as a lean, narrowly focused non-profit with the goal of being agile and responsive to CDFI microlender capital needs, whether there is a global epidemic or 3% jobless.

Tallatoona CAP is a charity that assists individuals and families in acquiring skills and knowledge to achieve economic stability.

The Florida Community Loan Fund, or FCLF, is a nonprofit, multifaceted financing organization that provides flexible capital and staff expertise to low-income communities throughout Florida. It aims to help the project succeed by providing financing for affordable housing, single and multifamily, community facilities that provide essential social services, and economic development in Florida's low-income areas.

Enterprise Community Partners, founded in 1982 and based in Maryland, focuses on creating affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate-income individuals in diverse communities. As a social enterprise, it leverages its extensive knowledge and policy leadership to enhance local affordable housing development through public-private partnerships. The organization collaborates with financial institutions, governments, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide equity and debt financing at every stage of housing development. Through these efforts, Enterprise Community Partners aims to multiply the impact of its initiatives, making significant strides in addressing housing challenges across the nation.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is a non-profit foundation based in New York, established in 1979, dedicated to transforming distressed neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities across the United States. LISC provides a range of community development programs, including loans, grants, equity investments, and technical assistance aimed at housing development and organizational capacity building. The foundation also supports various initiatives focused on public policy, research, and civic engagement, enhancing the overall quality of life in communities. LISC's strategic plan, "Building Sustainable Communities," emphasizes creating environments that promote good workplaces, businesses, and family life. With operations in several states, including Washington, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas, LISC collaborates with local organizations to foster economic development and job creation, ultimately working to improve community health and sustainability.

JUMPSTART South Carolina is a nonprofit organization that offers transitional housing, mentoring, employment assistance, and other services.

Regional Housing Legal Services is a non-profit organization that provides economic development, construction, and consulting services.

Jewish Community Services provides programs and support services to help communities enhance their wellbeing and achieve their goals.

CommunityWorks in West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that creates housing and community development solutions for the communities.

Community Ventures is a non-profit organization that empowers individuals to achieve their dreams. They improve the quality of life for individuals who lack access to opportunities. From affordable financing to education, to neighborhood revitalization, their areas of focus offer the opportunity to improve the quality of life for people.

JUST Community they are recruiting, training, and supporting entrepreneur leaders to support small business groups.

NALCAB is a non-profit organization that works to foster racial and economic equity with research, advocacy, and technical advice.

Per Scholas is a nonprofit organization founded over 20 years ago to address poverty by providing technology access and education to underserved communities. The organization focuses on creating opportunities for individuals to improve their lives through targeted training for key technical roles, aligning its curriculum with the needs identified by employers. A significant aspect of Per Scholas's mission is enhancing diversity within the technology sector, as evidenced by its student demographic, which includes 90% people of color, one-third women, and one-third disconnected young adults. By offering pathways into the IT field, Per Scholas aims to close the skills gap and promote a more inclusive workforce.

NPower is a national nonprofit organization that launches digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities. The company empowers under-represented talent to pursue tech futures by teaching the digital and professional skills demanded by the marketplace, and engaging businesses, volunteers, and nonprofits in the long term success of its students.

Urban Strategies is a national nonprofit that focuses on the design and implementation of human capital development.

Avow Hospice is an NGO that offers end-of-life care, bereavement support, pet loss support, and caregiver education services.

Rethreaded is a conscious gift company. They do this through employment coupled with life and career development for survivors of human trafficking. They provide a second chance at life through employment for survivors of human trafficking. Women have employment and career development opportunities in all facets of the company, including production, inventory, sales, marketing, finance, and administration.

LIFT is a national nonprofit that empowers families to break the cycle of poverty.

Accion Opportunity Fund is a nonprofit firm that provides funds to mall businesses.

The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, based in Greensboro, North Carolina, has been a vital resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners since its establishment in 1987. As the largest small-business incubator in the state, it offers a range of services including affordable office space, strategic planning, marketing strategy, goal setting, and financial modeling. The center focuses on helping entrepreneurs transform their business concepts into sustainable companies, with a notable emphasis on supporting minority and women-led business enterprises. Approximately 78% of the businesses that have participated in the center's programs remain operational after five years, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing small business failures and fostering long-term success.

CEO is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For more than 30 years, CEO’s goal has been to provide immediate, comprehensive and effective employment services for men and women returning from incarceration. CEO offers comprehensive employment services exclusively for people with criminal records. CEO’s model is based on a highly structured program of life skill education, short-term paid transitional employment, full-time job placement and post-placement services. This year, CEO anticipates preparing more than 3,000 people to move into mainstream employment. CEO is committed to serving the most at-risk populations. They place an emphasis on providing services to Young Adults ages 18-25—a population who frequently has limited work experience and faces particularly strong barriers to entering the workforce.

The Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI) is a non-profit organization established in 2004 to support local entrepreneurs in Frederick County, Maryland. It provides office space, laboratory facilities, and various entrepreneurial support services, including mentorship, to facilitate the growth of emerging businesses. FITCI aims to foster entrepreneurship and accelerate the development of commercially viable companies, contributing to job growth in the region. The organization operates as a business incubator, focusing primarily on early-stage ventures in biotechnology, information technology, and renewable energy. Located at 4539 Metropolitan Court, FITCI exemplifies the success of public-private partnerships, receiving support from local and state government entities, as well as the broader business community, to achieve its mission effectively.

Avow Hospice is an NGO that offers end-of-life care, bereavement support, pet loss support, and caregiver education services.

Community First Fund is a private, non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with the mission of providing capital in areas where it is not normally available. Community First Fund aims to make a positive difference in the community by providing loans to entrepreneurs, commercial real estate, and affordable housing developers, as well as nonprofits, for projects that create jobs, housing opportunities, essential community facilities, and help revitalize communities.

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington is changing the game for their region’s youth with relevant, experiential education for the real world. Their visionary philosophy and innovative, hands-on approach is shaped by a passionate collective of the nation’s educational thought leaders, business front-runners, and Greater Washington civic leaders who come together as role models, partners, and volunteer mentors to challenge the status quo. JA students benefit from financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs that are proven to help them be 100% ready for real life in the real world.

Nashville Business Incubation Center (NBIC) is a non-profit incubator with a successful track record of launching well-known companies such as Zycron, The Grilled Cheeserie, and Christie Cookie. The center has provided business development resources to entrepreneurs to help them grow their enterprises, create jobs, and generate wealth in their respective communities.

Council for Adult and Experimental Learning helps organizations succeed by providing expertise, resources, and solutions. The company collaborates with organizations from the entire adult learner ecosystem to develop career pathways that can be followed on the path to meaningful work and lifelong learning. The knowledgeable team of experts at the Council for Adult and Experimental Learning provides flexible initiative support and technical assistance to help partners with problem diagnosis, problem definition, momentum generation and maintenance, and staff capacity planning.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization committed to serving people with disabilities and disadvantages.

The Incubator nurtures the Midlands entrepreneurs and their new companies. The USC/Columbia Technology Incubator is a nonprofit corporation sponsored by the University of South Carolina, City of Columbia and other area governments. Materially, businesses and private donors support the Incubator. It is currently home to nearly 50 companies. Since its inception with Joel Stevenson in 1998, they have provided opportunities for entrepreneurs to commercialize their ideas. They have also produced successful, financially viable and freestanding businesses all while creating hundreds of additional jobs in the community. They want high-tech, high-growth companies that can benefit from all the Incubator partners including USC and Midlands Technical College with manufacturing startup facilities.

United Way of Central Maryland create opportunity and improves lives and communities we take on the toughest challenges facing our neighbors and the neighborhoods they call home our programs increase access to basic needs: housing, health, employment, and education.