6 Ways to Contribute to Your Community by Supporting a Cause you Love

Get out in your community and make a difference. Turn your passion into action. Contribute a few hours to improve the lives of local children, the beauty of the neighborhood, or boost a local non-profit agency's awareness. Here is how!

1. Volunteer- Volunteering is one of the best ways we know of to make a difference in your community. Whatever your passion, however you get involved, volunteering offers a way to have a real and lasting impact on the world. United Way of Southeast Missouri is currently seeking volunteers to be a reading tutor for kindergarten students and mentors for adult GED students.

2. Give the cost of a soda - Making a contribution to your community does not have to be in the form of an oversize check. Donations of even a few dollars add up very quickly and are appreciated just as much as larger gifts. For all new United Way donors who pledge at least $1 per week or existing donors who increase their pledge by at least $1 per week, they will be entered into our Step Up Challenge for a chance to win some awesome prizes.

3. Spread a message-When time is sparse, use a strong voice to help spread the message. Share post on social media accounts, tell a friend, or hang a poster at a local business. Contribute by creating awareness. Follow United Way of Southeast Missouri on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest and share our content.

4. Attend a fundraiser- Add to the success of an organization by participating in their events. Coming on October 4th is a Brew Fest benefiting the United Way of Southeast Missouri.

5. Help with an event- Every cause has special programming or annual events. Help with event promotion, or with setting up and cleaning after the event. Some causes need volunteers to assist during the event too. To inquire about upcoming United Way events and how you can volunteer, just give us a call at 334-9634.

6. Take pictures at events- These photos are invaluable later, when an organization wants to show what they do via social media, a website, or in a newsletter. Use the hashtag #uwsemo when attending United Way of Southeast Missouri events and share them on our social media accounts.