United Way of St. Clair County

What United Way of St. Clair County does

United Way of St. Clair County is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1924 and headquartered at 1723 Military Street, Port Huron, Michigan. The organization mobilizes community resources to address health and human service needs across St. Clair County, operating as an autonomous local affiliate within the broader United Way Worldwide network. Its core programmatic offerings include the Imagination Library (free monthly age-appropriate book delivery to 4,264 children ages 0-5 in partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and St. Clair County RESA), the Medical Loan Closet (believed to be the only such program among the 1,078 United Ways in the United States, lending wheelchairs, shower chairs, crutches, walkers, and commodes), the 211 confidential community resource referral hotline, and administration of the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), which distributed $95,359 in Phase 38, $50,231 in Phase 39, and $155,252 in ARPAR funds to local agencies.

The organization does not build proprietary technology; operations run on standard nonprofit infrastructure including a CiviCRM donation platform, a charity raffles storefront at uwstclair.charityraffles.org, e-cimpact portals for affiliated organizations, and a website maintained by OneEach Technologies. Its revenue model is fundraising-led, anchored by an annual workplace giving campaign organized through a Campaign Cabinet structure with sector-specific coordinators across nine industry verticals (Manufacturing, Commercial Retail, Education, Government, F.I.R.E., Health & Human Services, Professionals, Special Gifts, Labor). Over 100 local businesses participate, and employees contribute through payroll deduction, direct bill, or one-time cash/check gifts. Supplementary revenue streams include individual donations at suggested tiers ($25, $50, $100, $250, Every Day HERO at $365, Leadership at $500), memorial and honor tribute gifts, planned giving, and event-based fundraising (St. Patrick's Day Breakfast at $13.95/person, raffle tickets at $2 each, the Great Lakes Freighter Trip Adventure raffle, and the Marine City Fireman's Ball).

Governance is volunteer-driven, with over 100 active volunteers providing oversight through a Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Citizen's Review Committee, while a small professional staff of 11-50 executes day-to-day operations. The organization channels resources to 20+ affiliated nonprofits and government agencies that deliver direct services including domestic violence shelter, homeless services, food distribution, dental care, senior nutrition, substance abuse recovery, and workforce development. Cumulative fundraising since 1924 totals $69.3 million, and the most recent reporting period indicates 67,349 local residents impacted and 39 countywide essential health and human services funded.

Name

United Way of St. Clair County

Legal name

United Way of St. Clair County

Website

https://uwstclair.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

United Way of St. Clair County is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1924 in Port Huron, Michigan, that mobilizes community resources and distributes funds to 20+ local nonprofits addressing health, human services, youth literacy, and emergency needs across St. Clair County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health and Human Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Community fundraising
• Workplace giving campaigns
• Human services funding
• Disaster relief administration
• Volunteer governance nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Huron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Workplace Campaign Fundraising: Primary revenue stream through annual workplace giving campaigns. Employees pledge via payroll deduction, direct bill, or one-time cash/check donations. Organizers coordinate campaigns at over 100 local businesses and organizations.
2. Individual Donations: Direct contributions from individuals via online portal, mail, or in-person. Includes one-time contributions, Every Day HERO ($365 annual), Leadership ($500 annual) giving levels, and other specified amounts.
3. Memorial and Honor Gifts: Tribute gifts made in honor or memory of friends, colleagues, or loved ones. Acknowledgment sent to honoree or family.
4. Planned Giving: Legacy giving options for individuals seeking long-term philanthropic impact. Designed for donors with strong affinity for community improvement.
5. Special Events and Raffles: Revenue generation through event attendance fees and raffle ticket sales. Events include St. Patrick's Day Breakfast ($13.95/person), raffle tickets ($2 each), and adventure trip raffles.
6. Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program Administration: United Way of St. Clair County serves as board chairperson and administrator for EFSP federal funds. While not direct revenue, the organization distributes federal funds ($50,231 Phase 39; $155,252 ARPAR) to local agencies, creating community impact and operational relevance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

United Way of St. Clair County is a nonprofit community fundraiser and fund distributor that mobilizes donations through annual workplace giving campaigns, individual contributions, events, and federal fund administration. It directs resources to a portfolio of community programs including the Imagination Library (free children's books), Medical Loan Closet (medical equipment lending), 211 referral service, and Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) administration, while funding 20+ affiliated organizations delivering direct services across St. Clair County, Michigan.

Product overview

United Way of St. Clair County is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community health and human service programs. The core offerings include: the Imagination Library (free monthly books for children 0-5), the Medical Loan Closet (medical equipment lending - unique among United Ways nationally), 211 referral service, and Emergency Food and Shelter Program administration. Additional services include workplace giving campaigns managed through a Campaign Cabinet structure with supporting toolkit resources. The organization also partners with Blue Water Community Action to deliver Financial Empowerment and Homebuyer Education classes, partners with My Community Dental Centers for affordable dental care access, and offers SingleCare prescription discount cards. The organization does not operate a technology product in the traditional sense; its 'products' are community programs and services delivered through volunteer governance and partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Imagination Library Free monthly book delivery program that provides age-appropriate books to children ages 0-5 living in St. Clair County, administered in partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and St. Clair County RESA. Currently serves 4,264 children.
• Medical Loan Closet Free medical equipment and supplies lending program providing wheelchairs, shower chairs, crutches, walkers, commodes, and disposable items to St. Clair County residents with a one-year residency requirement. Believed to be the only United Way in the country operating such a service.
• 211 Service Free, confidential community resource referral service connecting residents with local health and human service programs. Available 24/7 by dialing 211 or texting a zip code to 898-211, providing access to 7,000+ agencies and 27,000+ services statewide.
• Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Federal program administered by United Way that distributes funding for emergency food and shelter services to local agencies for mass shelter, feeding, food pantries, rent/mortgage assistance, and utility payments. Phase 39 allocation of $50,231 and ARPAR allocation of $155,252 distributed to local agencies.
• Annual Workplace Giving Campaigns

Quantifiable outcome

• 67,349 local residents impacted in the last year
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major sponsor, core partner, program partner, parent affiliation, vendor, co-funder, essential partner and advocacy partner.

• DTE Energy and Interlake Steamship Companymajor sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Great Lakes Freighter Trip Adventure raffle. DTE Energy and Interlake Steamship Company provided the voyage opportunity as part of United Way fundraising. Two winners enjoy five-day Great Lakes freighter voyage.
• St. Clair County RESAcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerRESA collaborates on Imagination Library program administration and Emergency Services Fund COVID-19 Relief grants. RESA helps distribute cleaning supplies to 10 childcare providers through United Way grant.
• SingleCare (formerly FamilyWize)program partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSingleCare prescription discount program partnered with United Way since 2005. Has helped 13 million Americans save $1.5 billion on prescription medications through negotiated discounts. Partners include United Way Worldwide, National Council for Behavioral Health, Mental Health America, and American Heart Association.
• Blue Water Community ActionChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated organization receiving United Way funding for emergency services including homebuyer education classes, eviction prevention, and COVID-19 relief. Listed as key contact for reducing emergency services.
• United Way Worldwideparent affiliationStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation provides EFSP National Board administration, 211 infrastructure, campaign standards, and best practices. United Way Worldwide serves as National Board's Secretariat and Fiscal Agent for Emergency Food and Shelter Program.
• OneEach TechnologiesvendorTechnology or IntegrationWebsite development and maintenance vendor for uwstclair.org.
• Community Foundation of St. Clair Countyco-funderStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with United Way on Emergency Services Fund COVID-19 Relief grants. Combined funding for RESA childcare provider supply distribution.
• Blue Water Area Rescue Mission (B-WARM)essential partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated organization providing adult male shelter services (18+). Re-opening Fall 2024 after renovation. Intake at 4:30pm, dinner 5pm-6pm. Receives Emergency Food and Shelter Program funding.
• Michigan League for Public Policyadvocacy partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level policy organization providing ALICE report data and advocacy support for household financial stability issues affecting St. Clair County residents.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• United Way for Southeastern Michigan: Another regional United Way affiliate operating in Michigan with the same workplace-campaign fundraising and community grantmaking model. Directly comparable in structure, programs (211, EFSP administration, Imagination Library) and donor base composition.
• United Way of Genesee County: Michigan-based United Way affiliate serving Genesee County with the same workplace-campaign fundraising, volunteer governance, and partner-funded direct services model. Comparable scale and county-level service scope.
• Community Foundation of St. Clair County: Local peer that co-funds COVID-19 Emergency Services grants with United Way of St. Clair County. Both are grantmaking entities serving the same donor and nonprofit recipient base in St. Clair County, with overlapping funders and program areas.

Regional players

• Blue Water Area United Fund: Smaller federated fundraising organization in the same St. Clair County region. Comparable workplace-campaign model and volunteer-governance structure, but with a more limited program portfolio and reach.
• Heart of West Michigan United Way: Another Michigan-based United Way affiliate operating in a different geographic region (Kent County). Comparable nonprofit structure and program mix, but does not directly compete for the same employer campaigns.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: National umbrella network of which United Way of St. Clair County is one of 1,078 affiliates. Sets campaign standards, administers the 211 infrastructure, and serves as fiscal agent for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board.
• American Red Cross (Michigan Region): National humanitarian organization with disaster relief, emergency assistance and volunteer mobilization functions that overlap with United Way's crisis response and 211 coordination work. Operates a broader footprint and larger donor base.

Emerging players

• Blue Water Community Action: Direct funded partner providing homebuyer education, financial empowerment classes and eviction prevention in St. Clair County. Acts as a service-delivery peer and channel partner, sharing the same beneficiary population.
• Feeding America West Michigan: Michigan food bank that intersects with United Way of St. Clair County through EFSP-funded food pantry distributions. Both serve food-insecure households but Feeding America focuses on food sourcing/logistics rather than workplace campaign fundraising.

Others

• Michigan League for Public Policy: State-level policy and research partner that produces the ALICE report data United Way of St. Clair County uses for resource allocation. Indirectly comparable as an advocacy and data-driven nonprofit supporting the same community needs.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/uwstclair
• Xx.com/uwstclair

Compliance2 records

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Profiles3 records

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