When you give to United Way you are able to multiply your impact on your community. It’s great to know that the money that you give to the Rocky Mount Area United Way stays here, to fund 44 programs and services reach out to thousands of people in the Rocky Mount/Nash County area each year. Listed below are the focus areas your local United Way funds.

Helping Children Learn and Grow
Nurturing the development of children; Childcare and day care. Assoc. for Learning Disabled and Handicapped (ALDH), Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Christ Child Day Care, Communities In Schools, Girl Scouts, Rocky Mount Family YMCA

Guiding Our Youth Towards Success
Guiding youth into responsible productive adults. After school activities, educational services, character building, substances abuse services, and mentoring programs. Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Communities In Schools, Girl Scouts, Rocky Mount Family YMCA, Salvation Army

Assisting and Strengthening Families/Individuals
Helping people improve their lives. Family counseling, better parenting seminars, crisis counseling, programs for emotionally troubled youth, information and referral services, and literacy programs. Assoc. for Learning Disabled and Handicapped (ALDH), Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Communities In Schools, Mental Health Assoc., My Sister’s House, Rocky Mount Family YMCA, Salvation Army, United Community Ministries

Enabling Seniors to Remain Independent and Active
Enriching the lives of seniors in our community. Adult daycare activities, home delivered meals, transportation, information and referral services, and volunteer opportunities. Meals on Wheels, The Salvation Army, the Wright’s Center.

Helping Individuals with Disabilities Develop Their Potential
Helping individuals with disabilities increase their level of independence and self-worth. Developmental training, education, and enrichment programs, vocational training and employment programs. ALDH, Mental Health Assoc., Rocky Mount Family YMCA, Wright’s Center

Providing People with Emergency Assistance and Shelter
Aiding people in crisis situations. Temporary housing, rent & utilities assistance, food & clothing pantries, and shelters for victims of domestic violence. The American Red Cross, Christian Fellowship Homes, My Sister's House, Salvation Army, United Community Ministries

Improving Local Health Needs
Promoting physical & mental well-being throughout the entire community. Affordable substance abuse treatment & prevention, information & referral, mental health counseling & support. American Red Cross, Christian Fellowship Homes, Mental Health Assoc., Rocky Mount Family YMCA

Additionally, your local United Way is meeting the challenge through the following programs and services: The Volunteer Center serving Edgecombe and Nash Counties, Information And Referral, the administration of Emergency Food and Shelter program for Nash and Edgecombe counties. Your United Way is also involved in other community building activities and projects conducted throughout the year.

Every program is evaluated each spring by a process called Allocations. At least 100 local volunteers come together, visit the agency, meet the participants in the programs, review financials and budgets, to ensure your contribution is used wisely. After all the information has been evaluated by the volunteers, it is then decided if the program is meeting the needs in the community and how much funding the program should receive.

The Rocky Mount Area United Way recognizes donors who contribute at least $500 per year by membership in its distinguished "Landmark Foundation." The Landmark Foundation was established for leadership-level contributors who truly want to make a difference in the quality of life in our community.

The Rocky Mount Area United Way recognizes and thanks the members of the Landmark Foundation for their commitment to their community and their fellow citizens.