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YOUR DOLLAR CREATES LASTING LOCAL CHANGE.
When you give to United Way of DeKalb County, your gift stays local and creates meaningful impact for neighbors across our community.
Your gift helps:
Build a Healthy Community by connecting neighbors to nutritious food, health services, and wellness supports.
Create Youth Opportunity by opening doors for children and young adults to learn, grow, and succeed.
Strengthen Financial Security by helping individuals and families access the tools and resources they need to build stability.
Build Community Resiliency by ensuring our neighbors have support, resources, and connection when they need it most.
And for many of our neighbors, making ends meet is harder than it looks.
34% of DeKalb County households struggle to afford basic needs.
These are ALICE households: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. They are working households earning above the federal poverty level but still struggling to afford essentials like housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and childcare.
Your support helps create opportunities and provide resources that help ALICE families move from surviving to stability, strengthening our entire community.
YOUR GIFT. YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR IMPACT.
Together, we can create a stronger DeKalb County where every neighbor has the opportunity to thrive.
UNITED IS THE WAY TO LASTING LOCAL CHANGE.
Why Host a Workplace Giving Campaign?
A Workplace Giving Campaign is more than just a fundraiser - it's a way to bring your team together around a shared purpose. These campaigns inspire collaboration, build teamwork, boost morale, and connect employees to meaningful change happening right here in DeKalb County.
Employees can easily support United Way of DeKalb County through payroll deduction, allowing them to give a little each pay period while making a big local impact while also keeping their paycheck close to its regular take-home amount. Many companies even match employee contributions, doubling the difference made in our community!
We also offer flexible giving options - including payroll deduction, "bill me" pledges, credit card, cash or check - and the choice to give weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, or as a one-time gift. However you give, we make it easy to make a difference!
Whether you're a small business, major corporation, or local nonprofit, partnering with United Way of DeKalb County is an easy and effective way to show your commitment to the place we all call home. Together, we can create a healthier, stronger, more connected DeKalb County - because UNITED IS THE WAY TO LASTING LOCAL CHANGE.
Below you will find 2026-2027 Campaign materials. If you have any issues or questions while downloading material please reach out to Executive Director, Tyler Cleverly, at tyler@unitedwaydekalb.org.
- Education
- Campaign information about charitable organizations expands employees’ knowledge about their community.
- Enhanced Employee Relations
- Running a campaign provides a way for employees to improve their community. Also, participation in a campaign committee or events can help develop teambuilding skills and boost morale as employees learn to set goals, work together, and achieve positive results.
- Investment
- Companies and their employees may be able to receive tax deductions and/or credits from charitable giving as well as enjoy the ease and convenience of payroll deduction.
- Community Leadership
- Creates a bond of philanthropic interest between employer and employee; each knowing the other is working for the community’s best interest. Companies prosper in healthy communities and tend to stay and increase their employee base. Companies outside the area are more likely to invest in communities with a well-educated workforce, attractive and safe neighborhoods, a strong educational system, and social services that address and reduce health and human service needs.
- Corporate Recognition
- Campaigns demonstrate to employees, customers, and the public at large that community service, impact, and leadership are a company priority. Companies that participate in campaigns are often recognized in events, media, marketing materials, and other platforms. Companies receive third-party recognition from United Way of DeKalb County, other nonprofits and can also use campaign participation results in their own internal and external communications such as websites, press releases, and annual reports.
- Improved Customer Relations and Loyalty
- Market research shows that customers are more likely to purchase goods and services from companies that support their local community.
Promoting Your United Way of DeKalb County Campaign
If you are planning to promote your United Way of DeKalb County campaign - whether in-house or on your social media channels - we've made it easy for you! Visit our Media Resources page to download approved logos, branding assets, and communication tools that help share our story consistently and professionally. Please be sure to use only the official versions provided to maintain brand integrity and alignment with our mission. Marketing and branding questions - reach out to Community Impact Coordinator, Kirby Cool, at kirby@unitedwaydekalb.org.
How do I start a Workplace Giving Campaign?
United Way of DeKalb County will partner with you to develop a customized workplace giving campaign that aligns with your workplace values, as well as the interests of your employees. We will provide guidance and support to assist you in building your fundraising team and running an effective campaign.
If you're interested in starting a workplace campaign today, please email United Way of DeKalb County Executive Director, Tyler Cleverly at tyler@unitedwaydekalb.org.