United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties

What United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties does

United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization headquartered at 278C Spruce Street, Morgantown, West Virginia, founded in 1937 as the Community Chest and rebranded to its current name in 1993 when Preston County was added to the service area. The organization functions as a community fundraising and impact intermediary for two West Virginia counties, operating with approximately 11 full-time staff plus 2 AmeriCorps service members and governed by a 35-member Board of Directors drawn from local banks, hospitals, law firms, and West Virginia University. Its core business model is annual workplace giving campaigns, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and government/foundation grants — raising approximately $1.2 million per year from 4,800+ community donors — which are then redistributed through a Citizens' Review process to 20+ vetted funded partner agencies. The organization operates three core program subsidiaries: Hazel's House of Hope (a 108,000 sq ft multi-service facility housing Grace Shelter, Lauren's Wish addiction triage, Aspire Services Center, and other tenants); the Helpful Harvest Food Program (launched 2020, distributing to 46+ pantries and serving 7,000+ people monthly); and the Family Resource Network (Monongalia County's coordinating body for children and family services).

Name

United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties

Legal name

United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties

Website

https://unitedwaympc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (624210), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Community fundraising
• Nonprofit program funding
• Volunteer coordination
• Social services
• Community impact

Headquarters

HQ city

Morgantown, West Virginia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Fundraising Campaign: Annual fundraising campaign with themes such as 'The Power of Us' (2027 campaign). Funds support programs addressing addiction recovery, housing, food insecurity, and other community needs. Funds remain in the counties served.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support and marketing partnerships. Sponsors include The Dominion Post, Huntington Bank, Mon Health, Steptoe and Johnson, Burke & Herbert Bank, and WVU Medicine.
3. WV 211 Program Coordination: Coordinates the 211 service across West Virginia in partnership with all 14 United Ways, connecting residents to health and social service resources.
4. Affinity Group Fundraising: Women United affinity group raises funds specifically for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library through events like Power of the Purse. Emerging Leaders provides volunteer projects and fundraising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that raises funds through annual workplace giving campaigns, individual donations, affinity groups, and corporate sponsorships, and distributes those dollars via a Citizens' Review process to 25+ local partner agencies delivering health, education, financial stability, and basic-needs programs in Monongalia and Preston Counties, West Virginia. The organization also operates direct programs including Helpful Harvest Food Program, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, WV 211 helpline, SingleCare prescription cards, Family Resource Network, Hazel's House of Hope multi-service facility, and annual community events such as Day of Caring.

Product overview

United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties is a community services nonprofit organization offering four core impact areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. The organization operates as a fundraising and community impact hub, distributing funds through a rigorous Citizen's Review process to 20+ funded partner organizations. Key programs include Helpful Harvest Food Program (serving 7,000+ monthly), Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (2,300+ children enrolled), Holiday Food & Toy Distribution, WV 211 helpline, and Hazel's House of Hope multi-service facility. Additional services include SingleCare prescription discount cards, MyFreeTaxes, and emergency food/shelter programs. The organization runs affinity groups (Emerging Leaders, Women United, Leadership Giving Association, Student United Way) and annual events including Day of Caring and fundraising campaigns targeting health, education, financial stability, and basic needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hazel's House of Hope: A charitable nonprofit providing affordable space to nonprofits for food security, shelter, health, and financial dignity services, acting as a hub community shelter and treatment center for vulnerable populations.
• Family Resource Network (UWFRN)
• Helpful Harvest Food Program
• Day of Caring
• WV211
• United for ALICE

Products and services

• Helpful Harvest Food Program
• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
• WV 211
• SingleCare Prescription Cards
• Holiday Food & Toy Distribution
• Hazel's House of Hope
• Family Resource Network
• Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)
• Day of Caring
• MyFreeTaxes
• United for ALICE
• Funded Partners Program
• LifeBridge AmeriCorps
• Hygiene Drive
• Food Pantry Network

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Huntington BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties campaigns and initiatives. Provides funding for Helpful Harvest Food Program and general operations.
• WVU MedicinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and funded partner providing healthcare services. Platinum level Corporate Investment Award recipient ($25,000-$99,000).
• Mon HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and healthcare provider supporting United Way campaigns.
• Steptoe & JohnsonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and law firm supporting United Way campaigns and recognized as Community Advocate award recipient.
• Burke & Herbert BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and banking partner supporting United Way campaigns.
• The Dominion PostminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor providing news coverage and recognition for United Way campaigns.
• Mountain Harvest Farm LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sourcing fresh produce for Helpful Harvest Food Program distribution.
• Mountaintop BeverageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing beverages for Helpful Harvest Food Program.
• Baby2BabyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization partnering to source essential supplies for families through Helpful Harvest.
• Aspire Services CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit located at Hazel’s House of Hope providing structured environments for persons recovering from substance abuse, homelessness, mental illness, and unemployment.
• Grace SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner24/7 emergency homeless shelter at Hazel’s House of Hope with 19 beds (13 men, 6 women) providing temporary housing and supportive services.
• WV Birth to ThreeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-funded program at Hazel’s House of Hope providing services for children birth to three with developmental delays.
• Lauren’s WishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAddiction Triage Center at Hazel’s House of Hope providing safe space for individuals seeking treatment placement with peer recovery staff and case management.
• Wellspring Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutpatient behavioral health program at Hazel’s House of Hope providing counseling services throughout West Virginia for over 35 years.
• Marshall University June Harless CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library statewide in West Virginia, matched funding for Monongalia County program with administrative support from United Way.
• United For ALICEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing research and data on ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. United Way participates in State of ALICE reports.
• West Virginia United Way CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration of all 14 United Ways in West Virginia coordinating the WV 211 service, answering over 25,000 calls annually.
• WV Department of Human ServicescoreOthersBureau for Family Assistance provides grant funding for Family Resource Network operations.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way Worldwide: National umbrella organization of which UWMPC is an independently incorporated affiliate. Operates the same brand, fundraising methodology (workplace giving), and 211 infrastructure, but at global/national scale and with much broader programmatic reach.
• Salvation Army - WV Division: A current UWMPC funded partner running Hope Cafe and social services in Morgantown. Operates an overlapping set of emergency food, shelter, and basic needs programs nationally with similar workplace giving backbone but much larger footprint.

Direct peers

• United Way of Central West Virginia: Another WV-licensed United Way affiliate serving the Charleston/Kanawha region with the same workplace giving model, Community Impact Fund distribution process, and 211 partnership role. Most directly comparable operating model in the same state.
• Mountaineer Food Bank: West Virginia's largest regional food bank and a current board/partner organization of UWMPC. Operates overlapping food distribution and partner-agency funding in the same WV geography and audience.
• United Way of the River Cities: United Way affiliate serving Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, Mason, and Putnam counties in WV. Practically identical operating model: annual campaign, Community Impact Fund, 211, and affinity groups, scaled to a multi-county WV footprint.
• Catholic Charities West Virginia: A current UWMPC funded partner providing emergency utility, rent, and outreach services across WV. Comparable regional nonprofit social service delivery model with faith-based sponsorship and similar mix of grant/funding revenue streams.
• WV United Way Collaborative: The formal partnership entity of all 14 WV United Ways, of which UWMPC is a participant. Co-coordinates 211 and shared statewide initiatives, making it a structural peer at the collaborative level rather than competitive peer.

Others

• American Red Cross - WV Region: National humanitarian nonprofit with overlapping community services (disaster response, emergency aid) and similar workplace giving/donation model. Not a directly competitive peer in WV for fundraising (different niche), but operates in the same donor wallet and is a comparable community trust institution.
• Philanthropy West Virginia: Statewide association of funders and nonprofits operating in WV. Not a direct competitor for fundraising but is an adjacent ecosystem participant that curates the same donor, foundation, and community-development conversations UWMPC operates in.

Regional players

• Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley: Regional WV community-services nonprofit offering workforce development, financial coaching, and basic needs. Comparable mission and donor base profile but operates in adjacent Charleston/Kanawha geography rather than UWMPC's counties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unitedwaympc

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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