ABOUT US

The United Way of Harnett County was organized in 1987 by a group of community volunteers. This was one hundred years following the establishment in Denver, Colorado, of the first united charitable organization formed to plan a single fund-raising effort for various community agencies previously supported separately.

The United Way of Harnett County is a private nonprofit agency whose mission is to mobilize the community and create partnerships that make a measurable difference in people's lives.

Each year, volunteers assess the human service needs of Harnett County and commit to raising and distributing funds to organizations that meet these charitable needs. Because it is committed to keeping local money at home, 97% of the dollars raised stay in Harnett County and only 18% of the funds are used for administrative and fundraising purposes.

The United Way of Harnett County is currently governed by a 14-member Board of Directors chaired by John Rouse with the Harnett County Health Dept. Currently, Hylton P. Lawrence serves as the part-time executive director and Chief Professional Officer. Information concerning running an employee campaign or volunteering is available through the United Way office at (910) 892-1733 by emailing .