Metro United Way is a non-profit organization[1] based in Louisville, Kentucky[2] and is part of the United Way Worldwide system of 1,800 community-based offices located across 45 countries and territories. Founded in 1917, Metro United Way provides community service (Louisville metro and Southern Indiana) by engaging people to give, advocate and volunteer.[3] This is accomplished through partnerships with schools,[4] government organizations, corporations, organized labor, banks,[5] community organizations, and neighborhood associations.

In July 2014, the non-profit cut funding to 15 programs, prompting critical coverage in local media.[6][7] In the summer 2015, a new effort started building a social and volunteering network for people under the age of 30.[8]

On July 12, 2021, Adria Johnson was selected as the organization's President and CEO.[9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Metro United Way".
  2. ↑ "Charity Navigator - Rating for Metro United Way".
  3. ↑ "NEWS AND TRIBUNE LETTERS — for June 5". 5 June 2013.
  4. ↑ "Living United with Educational Impact". 6 December 2012.
  5. ↑ "Metro United Way Announces Funding Investments | News | Downtown Louisville News". Archived from the original on 2013-07-10. Retrieved 2013-07-10.
  6. ↑ Shafer, Sheldon S. (July 9, 2014). "United Way cuts funding for 15 programs". Courier Journal.
  7. ↑ Ruiz, Ben (July 10, 2014). "Is Metro United Way becoming the 'Untied Way'?". Courier Journal.
  8. ↑ Kramer, Elizabeth (December 15, 2015). "Louisville nonprofits court millennials". Courier Journal.
  9. ↑ "Metro United Way names Johnson as new President & CEO". The Lane Report. July 12, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
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