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Who We Are
About United Way of Southeast Missouri
The United Way of Southeast Missouri fights for the health, education and financial stability of everyone in the communities we serve: Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Scott City, Perry County and Bollinger County.
Over the years our business model has evolved from being a Community Chest offering emergency help in times of need to focusing on Community Impact. We have moved from merely collecting and distributing funds to identifying solutions and working with others to create change.
Help is Our Goal
What Makes Us Different
At United Way of Southeast Missouri, we believe real change happens when education, health, and community resources work together. Through our network of 20 funded partners and 22 programs, we tackle the root causes of poverty rather than just the symptoms. Here’s how we make that impact possible.
We Educate
We firmly believe there is no better investment than education, the foundation for success in life.
We Help
We believe a healthy region is a strong region, and our health greatly affects our ability to thrive at home, school, and work.
We Build
We connect our most vulnerable neighbors with the resources they need to lead happier, healthier lives.
We Donate
We work with 20 funded partners representing 22 programs that have a tremendous impact on our community.
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Make an Impact in Our Community Today
By joining our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our four-county service area, together we help families in crisis, while creating lasting change. We may have different dreams and beliefs, but we all want to live in a community where we all have equal opportunity to thrive, where we can all live united.
Corporate Investors
Are you interested in marketing, events, finance, resource development, or community investment? If so, make an impact and join one of our many committees today!
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We have many opportunities for you to invest your time and talents to help United Way and our partner agencies. Explore the opportunities and get involved.
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Your donation changes lives and, sometimes, it can even save a life. Right now our community needs your help more than ever. Starting a workplace campaign is easy. Learn how!
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Here to Serve
Make an Impact in Our Community All Year Long
Thank you for choosing to help families in Southeast Missouri. Your donation changes lives and, sometimes, it can even save a life.
After you complete your donation, please see our latest Impact Report to learn how caring donors like you are changing lives right here in Southeast Missouri. Right now our community needs your help more than ever, thank you.
Testimonials
What People Say About UWSEMO
Sharon Hileman
Funded Partner, Voices for Children
This small group of caring individuals work extremely hard for our community.
Ashley Metelski
Volunteer & Donor
The United Way of Southeast Missouri is an asset to our community. I'm proud to be a volunteer and donor. THANK YOU for all you do!
Bill Kuecker
Former Volunteer Board Member
The United Way of Southeast Missouri is a caring organization that is committed to making a difference in our area. I would personally like to thank them for all that they do.
Brittney Swicionis
UWSEMO is truly an amazing organization that has the community in mind. They are very intentional about their programming to truly benefit the entire community and make a difference. Thank you United Way for always going the extra mile!
Jerri Schaefer
Wonderful director and staff. This branch of the United Way is definitely here for the people, and southeast Missouri is lucky to have such an amazing organization.
Gerald Richards
As longtime teacher, counselor, principal and district administrator, I saw first hand the positive impact United Way had in the lives of many children and their families. As such, I became a donor many decades ago. I urge all educators to financially support United Way to the greatest extent they can afford. A United effort of united funds will yield a United Community.
Mark Hotop
Funded Partner, Voices for Children
United Way SEMO is a vital part of many nonprofit agencies in the area. The staff there are wonderful people who really care about our community.
John Spear
Volunteer Board Member
The United Way of Southeast Missouri is a well-run organization full of professionals that are dedicated to helping others!
Kia Floeter
Funded Partner, Boys & Girls Club
Kia Floeter
Thank you, United Way, bringing me the opportunity to work for Boys and Girls Club and for keeping Boys and Girls Club rolling. Without it, I don’t know where me or my kids would be today. I’m very grateful.
