By RYAN SKAITH
United Way of Greater St. Joseph is seeking community volunteers to help determine how local donor dollars will be invested in 2027.
The annual allocations process serves as the organization’s primary method for evaluating partner agencies and ensuring financial accountability. Volunteers are tasked with examining agency operations, programs, and finances to provide funding recommendations to the United Way Community Investment Council and Board of Directors.
Participants help ensure that community contributions achieve a measurable impact in three key areas: education, health, and financial stability. In 2025, more than 160 residents from diverse professional and personal backgrounds participated in the process. Organizers note that serving on a subcommittee offers a unique “behind-the-scenes” look at how local nonprofits operate and provides a direct voice in community investment.
Volunteers are assigned to subcommittees, each responsible for reviewing two to three partner agencies. The commitment involves:
- Duration: Approximately 10–15 hours total over two months (April and May).
- Meetings: Five to six meetings per subcommittee.
- Flexibility: Options are available for both daytime and evening meeting schedules.
Those interested in volunteering for the 2026 cycle should contact Jodi Flurry at United Way of Greater St. Joseph:
- Phone: 816-364-2381
- Email: jodi.flurry@stjosephunitedway.org
- Online: stjosephunitedway.org
