United Way of the National Capital Area

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community to advance the common good. Our Vision To be the acknowledged leader in charitable impact in the Washington metro area To be a model of integrity, ethics and honesty for the non-profit community To serve as the vehicle of choice for directing donations to the most deserving causes To be the "convener" of business, agency, community and civic leaders around the needs of the community To be an area-wide community builder that responds to needs in the national capital area To be an efficient and effective organization with the highest standards of accountability To be a resource that is accessible to all citizens and celebrates diversity To be an organization that inspires and facilitates employer aspirations for good citizenship To be an organization that creates opportunities for citizens to be meaningfully involved in the community