Vision
 Enhancing the quality of life in Southeast Texas

Mission
To provide visionary leadership in uniting the community's resources of donors, volunteers, and organizations. This is expressed through:

• A single community campaign for member agencies.

• Volunteer needs assessment and allocations to agencies for year-round operations and programs.

• Consultation services to member agencies.

• Community planning.

• Volunteer recruitment and training.

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United Way of Beaumont

Who are we?
Each local United Way organization is separate and autonomous, governed by local volunteers in the community where the funds are raised. Local United Ways are NOT "chapters" of a larger organization.  All decisions are made locally by the local elected board, for the local community. Agency funding decisions are also made by local volunteers.

Funds raised by United Way of Beaumont are used to support the daily operation of health and human service agencies in Southeast Texas, serving the citizens of Southeast Texas.

If you have an interest in serving as a volunteer for United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County, please call (409) 835-4575.

History
In 1925, a group of community leaders organized the Beaumont Community Chest as a vehicle to help local citizens in need. The name was changed to United Appeals in 1952, and in 1979, the organization became United Way of Beaumont & North Jefferson County. Through the years, millions of your neighbors have received help from the agencies funded by the annual campaign. In 2006, United Way agencies served over 300,000 people.

Our local United Way has seen many changes, however, many things remain the same...it is the people of the community who are the heart and soul of the United Way. As a volunteer-based organization, local volunteers run the organization, local volunteers raise and distribute the money. Our funds come from donors who live and work in our community. These funds go to agencies who help people in our community.